Studies in Targum Isaiah

Textual Witnesses, Translation Techniques, and Theological Explorations
Erscheinungsjahr 2025
ISBN: 978-90-04-72388-7
Verlag: Brill

Buch, Englisch, Band 19, 402 Seiten, Format (B × H): 162 mm x 240 mm, Gewicht: 739 g

Reihe: Supplement to Aramaic Studies

Studies in Targum Isaiah: Textual Witnesses, Translation Techniques, and Theological Explorations is the culmination of 30 years of in-depth research into Targum studies. This comprehensive work offers a detailed description and comparison of available manuscripts, an analysis of translation techniques, and essays exploring the theological perspectives of the translators. The final chapter delves into the risks and opportunities of intertextual comparison with the New Testament, providing a thoughtful perspective for scholars and students alike. Essential for anyone interested in biblical studies, this book offers valuable insights into the complexities of Targum Isaiah and its relevance in theological discourse.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Houtman, Alberdina

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Christentum, Christliche Theologie Christentum/Christliche Theologie Allgemein
• Geisteswissenschaften Jüdische Studien Jüdische Studien Heilige & Traditionstexte: Torah, Talmud, Mischna, Halacha

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Acknowledgements

List of Tables

Abbreviations

Preliminaries

Introduction 1 What to Expect 2 Method of Working

1 Previous Work on Targum Isaiah Introduction 1.1 Text-Critical Work 1.2 Translations 1.3 General Studies on Targum Jonathan to the Prophets 1.4 Studies on Targum Jonathan to Isaiah 1.5 Concordances 1.6 Conclusions

2 The Text of Targum Isaiah Introduction 2.1 The State of Affairs 2.2 Methodology 2.3 Description of the Textual Witnesses 2.4 Textual Affinity 2.5 Extra-Textual Evidence 2.6 Conclusion

3 The Targumic Process Introduction 3.1 The Hebrew Base Text 3.2 The Goal 3.3 The Assumptions 3.4 The Means 3.5 Conclusion

4 Theological Themes Introduction 4.1 Abraham 4.2 The Torah 4.3 Prophecy 4.4 The Temple 4.5 Israel 4.6 The Messiah 4.7 Afterlife

5 Targum Isaiah and the New Testament Introduction 5.1 Shared Characteristic Phrases 5.2 Shared Thematic Emphasis

Epilogue

Appendix: Equation table

Bibliography

Index

Über Autor(innen)

Alberdina Houtman is a Dutch Semitist (Ph.D. 1995, Utrecht University) who has focused on Jewish Studies and Jewish-Christian relations throughout her academic career. She has extensively published on rabbinic literature and Targum studies, making significant contributions to these fields. Her work has been instrumental in advancing scholarly understanding of these subjects.