RT Book T1 The invention of Jewish identity: Bible, philosophy, and the art of translation A1 Hughes, Aaron W. 1968- LA English PP Bloomington, Ind PB Indiana University Press YR 2010 UL https://www.ixtheo.de/Record/686912802 AB 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 NO Includes bibliographical references and index CN BS1132 SN 9780253355379 SN 9780253222497 K1 Bible : O.T : Versions K1 Bible : O.T : Translating K1 Language and languages : Philosophy K1 Jewish Philosophy K1 Jews : Identity K1 Translating and interpreting K1 Bible ; O.T ; Translating K1 Bible ; O.T ; Versions K1 Jews ; Identity K1 Language and languages ; Philosophy K1 Electronic books