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‎Septuagint of Ruth. Translation Technique, Textual History, and Theological Issues‎

‎, Brepols, 2024 Paperback, 293 pages, Size:156 x 234 mm, Illustrations:32 tables b/w., Language(s):English, Greek, Hebrew. ISBN 9782503612263.‎

‎Summary For many years, the Septuagint of Ruth (LXX-Ruth) has been considered a literal translation. Several authors have emphasized the similarities between the Greek text and the Masoretic Text, while others have also noted the divergences. In the wake of this second stream, this book seeks to answer the crucial question: How can we nuance the definition of ?literalism? for LXX-Ruth, and which innovations and specifics can be detected in this text? A fresh analysis of the Greek rendering of the Hebrew proper names, toponyms, hapax legomena as well as legal aspects makes it possible to develop new perspectives on the translation technique of LXX-Ruth and to highlight several characteristics of this text. This volume, moreover, extends the discussion by including the analysis of the theological accents of LXX-Ruth and an up-to-date presentation of its textual history including the fragments of the book in the Dead Sea Scrolls. Overall, this volume enhances our understanding of the linguistic and literary background of the LXX, as well as its specific features. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction List of abbreviations Chapter 1: LXX translation technique Chapter 2: The textual material of the book of Ruth Chapter 3: Studies on LXX-Ruth Chapter 4: Catalogue of the textual variants Chapter 5: Analysis of the Greek rendering of the Hebrew personal names and toponyms as a criterion for characterising the LXX translator's translation technique Chapter 6: Analysis of the Greek rendering of the Hebrew hapax legomena as a criterion for characterising the LXX translator's translation technique Chapter 7: Analysis of the Greek rendering of the Hebrew legal aspects as a criterion for characterising the LXX translator's translation technique Chapter 8: Theological accents in LXX-Ruth Chapter 9: Conclusions on the characteristics of LXX-Ruth Appendix 1: Synopsis of the textual material Appendix 2: A hypothesis regarding the identification of fragment 2 of 2QRuthb? New readings and a textual variant in the Qumran scrolls attesting the book of Ruth Bibliography Indices‎