Steven D Fraade Libros

Exploring the intricate relationship between multilingualism and translation in ancient Judaism, Steven Fraade analyzes key Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek texts within their Greco-Roman and historical contexts. Through fluent English translations, he highlights the performative aspects and social implications of these practices. By scrutinizing selected primary sources, Fraade advocates for a deeper understanding of their significance in the study of ancient Judaism, emphasizing the need for a more integrated approach to these intertwined topics.

A new translation, with notes, and detailed commentary to the Dead Sea Scroll most commonly called the Damascus Document, based on both ancient manuscripts from caves along the western shore of the Dead Sea, and medieval manuscripts from the Cairo Geniza. The text is one of the longest and most... číst celé