What is Old Greek Daniel chapter 8 about?

The Old Greek text of Daniel chapter 8 exhibits many important differences compared to the Masoretic Text more familiar to most readers. Instead of a little horn who successfully challenges heaven, with a striking absence of divine intervention, the Old Greek tells of a strong horn who is thrown dow...

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Main Author: Young, Ian 1962- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage [2020]
In: Journal for the study of the Old Testament
Year: 2020, Volume: 44, Issue: 4, Pages: 693-710
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Bible. Daniel 8 / Old Testament / Textual criticism / Greek language / Hebrew language
IxTheo Classification:HB Old Testament
Further subjects:B Textual Criticism
B Keywords Daniel
B Daniel
B Septuagint
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Summary:The Old Greek text of Daniel chapter 8 exhibits many important differences compared to the Masoretic Text more familiar to most readers. Instead of a little horn who successfully challenges heaven, with a striking absence of divine intervention, the Old Greek tells of a strong horn who is thrown down by the heavenly powers and of a prince of the host who rescues the captives. This article attempts to give a coherent reading of the chapter in the Old Greek to bring out the quite different storyline and message of the Old Greek compared to the Masoretic Text.
ISSN:1476-6728
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal for the study of the Old Testament
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/0309089219864611