The Books of Samuel in the Syriac Version of Jacob of Edessa Text and Translation |
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| Author:
| Salvesen, Alison |
| Series title: | Monographs of the Peshitta Institute Leiden Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-90-04-11543-9 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 1999 |
| Publisher: | BRILL
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $352.95 |
Book Description:
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Jacob of Edessa's version of the Books of Samuel was an attempt to "marry" the traditional Syriac and Greek biblical texts and their interpretations. It gives a glimpse into attitudes to Scripture among Syrian Christians in the Early Islamic period.
Jacob of Edessa's version of the Books of Samuel was an attempt to "marry" the traditional Syriac and Greek biblical texts and their interpretations. It gives a glimpse into attitudes to Scripture among Syrian Christians in the Early Islamic period.