Isbn: 9780243513697 - aristeae ad philocratem epistula: cum ceteris de origine versionis lxx interpretum testimoniis (classic reprint) (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a unique first-hand account of an ancient world many believed had been lost forever. The author reconstructs the events of an extraordinary diplomatic mission from the young king Ptolemy II Philadelphus of Egypt to the court of Judea. The author, a court official, was tasked with bringing seventy-two Jewish elders back to Egypt to translate their holy scriptures into Greek. The journey was arduous, but the authorâs narrative brings to life the sights and sounds of third-century Alexandria and the intrigue of an ancient court. The author's account is far more than a travelogue. He explores the complex relationship between the Greek and Jewish worlds, and the process of translation which laid the foundations for centuries of debate about the Bible. This book is a unique snapshot of a moment of great cultural and religious exchange, and provides invaluable insights into the Hellenistic era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …