The invention of Jewish identity: Bible, philosophy, and the art of translation

Jews from all ages have translated the Bible for their particular times and needs, but what does the act of translation mean? Aaron W. Hughes believes translation has profound implications for Jewish identity. The Invention of Jewish Identity presents the...

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Main Author: Hughes, Aaron W. 1968- (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Bloomington, Ind Indiana University Press c2010
In:Year: 2010
IxTheo Classification:HB Old Testament
Further subjects:B Jewish Philosophy
B Bible. O.T Translating
B Jews Identity
B Bible. O.T Versions
B Jews ; Identity
B Electronic books
B Translating and interpreting
B Bible ; O.T ; Translating
B Language and languages ; Philosophy
B Language and languages Philosophy
B Bible ; O.T ; Versions
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Summary:Jews from all ages have translated the Bible for their particular times and needs, but what does the act of translation mean? Aaron W. Hughes believes translation has profound implications for Jewish identity. The Invention of Jewish Identity presents the first sustained analysis of Bible translation and its impact on Jewish philosophy from the medieval period to the 20th century. Hughes examines some of the most important Jewish thinkers -- Saadya Gaon, Moses ibn Ezra, Maimonides, Judah Messer Leon, Mose
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0253355370