| Description |
1 online resource (214 pages) |
| Series |
Supplements to Vetus Testamentum, 0083-5889 ; v. 82 |
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Supplements to Vetus Testamentum ; v. 82. 0083-5889
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| Contents |
Acknowledgements; I: An Overview of the Themes of this Book; II: The Date of the Translation of the Pentateuch into Greek; III: Demetrius of Phalerum was a Trusted Employee of Ptolemy II; IV: Demetrius of Phalerum, Librarian in the Library of Ptolemy I; V: Who Wanted a Translation of the Pentateuch into Greek?; Bibliography; Appendix; Index |
| Summary |
This work covers the translation of the Bible into Greek. Ancient evidence reveals that the earliest, written translation of the Bible in Greek was completed in Alexandria in 281 BCE, probably by 71 scholars, invited especially from Judaea by Ptolemy II |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 183-190) and indexes |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Demetrius, of Phaleron, approximately 350 B.C.-
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Demetrius, of Phaleron, approximately 350 B.C.- |
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Aristeas Epistolographus ca. v3. Jh. |
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Demetrius Phalereus. |
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Alexandrian Library.
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Alexandrian Library |
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Alexandria / Alexandrinische Bibliothek. |
| SUBJECT |
Bible. Old Testament. Greek -- Versions -- Septuagint
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Bible. Old Testament fast |
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Bibel Altes Testament Septuaginta gnd |
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Ad Philocratem. swd |
| Subject |
RELIGION -- Judaism -- Sacred Writings.
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RELIGION -- Biblical Studies -- Old Testament.
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Datierung
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Septuaginta.
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Bibliotheken.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
1417536586 |
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9781417536580 |
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9004118667 |
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9789004118669 |
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9047400550 |
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9789047400554 |
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9786610464401 |
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6610464405 |
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1280464402 |
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9781280464409 |
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