Reading the sealed book
old Greek Isaiah and the problem of Septuagint …
J. Ross Wagner
295 pages | ~8 hrs
Reading the sealed book
old Greek Isaiah and the problem of Septuagint hermeneutics
By J. Ross Wagner
Discover how ancient translators became creative theologians in their own right through this illuminating exploration of biblical interpretation. J. Ross Wagner reveals the hidden theological insights embedded within the Septuagint, the Greek translation of Hebrew scriptures that shaped Jewish thought in the ancient Mediterranean world.
Rather than viewing translation as a mechanical process, Wagner demonstrates how these ancient scholars infused their work with interpretive wisdom and spiritual understanding. Through careful examination of Isaiah's opening vision, he uncovers the layers of meaning that emerge when sacred texts cross linguistic and cultural boundaries.
This scholarly yet accessible work shows how translation becomes an act of theological creativity, revealing fresh perspectives on familiar passages. Wagner's approach combines meticulous textual analysis with attention to the rhetorical power of translated scripture, offering readers a new lens through which to understand how spiritual communities interpret and preserve their sacred traditions.
For those interested in the intersection of language, faith, and cultural identity, this book provides valuable insights into how Jewish communities in the Hellenistic diaspora maintained and expressed their spiritual heritage through the art of translation. Wagner's methodology offers a model for understanding how ancient interpreters contributed their own theological voices to the ongoing conversation between text and community.
The result is a deeper appreciation for the creative spiritual work that happens when sacred wisdom travels across languages and cultures.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
- ✓ Explore Versions
- ✓ Explore Bible, translating
- ✓ Explore A.T.
- ✓ Explore Septuaginta
- ✓ Explore Hermeneutik
- ✓ Explore Jesaja
- ✓ Explore Bibel
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Details
- Published
- 2013
- Publisher
- Baylor University Press, Mohr Siebeck
- ISBN-13
- 9781602589803
- ISBN-10
- 1602589801
- Pages
- 295
- Language
- EN
