The Aramaic Bible : The Targums [19 VOLUMES. COMPLETE]
Collegeville, MN: Michael Glazier / The Liturgical Press, 1992-1994. First edition. Hardcover. Large octavo (10-1/4" x 7-1/4"). 19 volumes bound in 22. Indices. Text in English. Black cloth lettered in gilt. A fine, as new set.
"While any translation of the scriptures may in Hebrew be called a Targum, the word is used especially for a translation of a book of the Hebrew Bible into Aramaic. Before the Christian era Aramaic had in good part replaced Hebrew in Palestine as the vernacular of the Jews. It continued as their vernacular for centuries later and remained in part as the language of the schools after Aramaic itself had been replaced as the vernacular." (Editor's foreword)
Abstract: V. 15. The Targum of Job is regarded as one of the most enigmatic of targums. The translation used is based on the Cambridge University MS Ee. 5.9, widely regarded as the most important of known manuscripts. This manuscript is followed as closely as possible, including the marginal readings and the Variant Targum[s] incorporated in the text. The primary aim of the Proverbs Targum is to provide an English translation, none having yet been published. A secondary aim is to give an account of the relationship of this targum to the Hebrew text and the other ancient versions, especially the Syriac. Targum Qohelet is a blend of literal translation and midrashic paraphrase. The purpose is didactic, seeking to convey the meaning which is implicit in the text. Thus Qohelet becomes a vehicle to emphasize the importance of Torah study, repentance, prayer, and charity. -- (OCLC)
Contents: v. 1A. Targum Neofiti 1: Genesis -- v. 1B. Targum Pseudo-Jonathan: Genesis -- v. 2. Targum Neofiti 1: Exodus -- v. 3. Targum Neofiti 1:/ Leviticus -- v. 4. Targum Neofiti 1: Numbers -- v. 5A. Targum Neofiti 1: Deuteronomy --v. 5B. Targum Pseudo-Jonathan: Deuteronomy -- v. 6. The Targum Ongelos to Genesis -- v. 7. The Targum Onqelos to Exodus -- v. 8. Targum Ongelos to Leviticus / Targum Ongelos to Numbers -- v. 9. The Targum Ongelos to Deuteronomy -- v. 10. Targum Jonathan of the Former Prophets -- v. 11. The Isaiah Targum -- v. 12. The Targum of Jeremiah -- v. 13. The Targum of Ezekiel -- v. 14. The Targum of the Minor Prophets -- v. 15. The Targum of Job, Proverbs, Qohelet -- v. 16. The Targum of Psalms -- v. 17A. The Targum of Canticles -- v. 17B. The Targum of Lamentations -- v. 18. The two Targums of Esther -- v. 19. The Targum of Ruth and Chronicles. Fine. Item #52147
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