| The Aramaic Levi Document: Edition, Translation, Commentary Contributor(s): Greenfield, Jonas C. (Author), Stone, Michael (Author), Eshel, Esther (Author) |
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ISBN: 9004137858 ISBN-13: 9789004137851 Publisher: Brill OUR PRICE: $182.40 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Language: Aramaic Published: September 2004 Annotation: The Aramaic Levi Document is a collection of larger and smaller fragments identified in Aramaic, Greek and Syriac. The discovery of Aramaic fragments among at Qumran confirmed its antiquity and it is now considered to be one of the oldest Jewish works outside the Hebrew Bible. It presents surprising ideas about the priesthood, sacrifice, wisdom and ideals of piety. Greenfield, Stone and Eshel, each expert in their field, have for the first time presented this work as a single coherent whole (as far as the fragments allow). As well as the original texts, they have translated the book into English and written an extensive and detailed commentary as well as an introduction. Indexes, Concordances of Greek and Aramaic words complete the study. This book will move the study of this pivotal document to a new level. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Studies - Exegesis & Hermeneutics - Architecture | Interior Design - General - Religion | Judaism - History |
| Dewey: 229.914 |
| LCCN: 2004051984 |
| Series: Studia in Veteris Testamenti Pseudepigrapha, |
| Physical Information: 0.93" H x 6.48" W x 9.54" (1.47 lbs) 281 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Jewish |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Aramaic Levi Document is a collection of larger and smaller fragments identified in Aramaic, Greek and Syriac. The discovery of Aramaic fragments among at Qumran confirmed its antiquity and it is now considered to be one of the oldest Jewish works outside the Hebrew Bible. It presents surprising ideas about the priesthood, sacrifice, wisdom and ideals of piety. Greenfield, Stone and Eshel, each expert in their field, have for the first time presented this work as a single coherent whole (as far as the fragments allow). As well as the original texts, they have translated the book into English and written an extensive and detailed commentary as well as an introduction. Indexes, Concordances of Greek and Aramaic words complete the study. This book will move the study of this pivotal document to a new level. |