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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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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Bloomington, Ind
Indiana University Press
c2010
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| 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 |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Physical Description: | Online-Ressource (xx, 176 p) |
| ISBN: | 0253355370 |