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Discovering, Deciphering and Dissenting
Ben Sira Manuscripts after 120 years
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Edited by:
James K. Aitken
Language:
English
Published/Copyright:
2019
About this book
The discovery of Hebrew manuscripts of Ben Sira in the Cairo Genizah has shaped and transformed the interpretation of the book. It is argued here that a proper appreciation of the manuscripts themselves is also essential for understanding this ancient work.
Since their discovery 120 years ago and subsequent identification of leaves, attention has been directed to the interpretation of the ancient book, the Wisdom of Ben Sira. Serious consideration should also be given to the Hebrew manuscripts themselves and their particular contributions to understanding the language and transmission of the book. The surprising appearance of a work that was preserved by Christians and denounced by some Rabbis raises questions over the preservation of the book. At the same time, diversity among the manuscripts means that exegesis has to be built on an appreciation of the individual manuscripts. The contributors examine the manuscripts in this light, examining their discovery, the codicology and reception of the manuscripts within rabbinic and medieval Judaism, and the light they throw on the Hebrew language and poetic techniques.
The book is essential reading for those working on Ben Sira, the reception of the deuterocanon, and Medieval Hebrew manuscripts.
Since their discovery 120 years ago and subsequent identification of leaves, attention has been directed to the interpretation of the ancient book, the Wisdom of Ben Sira. Serious consideration should also be given to the Hebrew manuscripts themselves and their particular contributions to understanding the language and transmission of the book. The surprising appearance of a work that was preserved by Christians and denounced by some Rabbis raises questions over the preservation of the book. At the same time, diversity among the manuscripts means that exegesis has to be built on an appreciation of the individual manuscripts. The contributors examine the manuscripts in this light, examining their discovery, the codicology and reception of the manuscripts within rabbinic and medieval Judaism, and the light they throw on the Hebrew language and poetic techniques.
The book is essential reading for those working on Ben Sira, the reception of the deuterocanon, and Medieval Hebrew manuscripts.
Author / Editor information
James Aitken, University of Cambridge
Renate Egger-Wenzel, University of Salzburg
Stefan Reif, St. John's College, Cambridge
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I. Discovery and Disputes
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The Diaries of Charles Taylor Mark Nicholls Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed |
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Andrew A. Macintosh Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed |
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Pancratius C. Beentjes Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed |
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II. The Hebrew Manuscripts and Rabbinic Circles
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Approaches and Reproaches Stefan C. Reif Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed |
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Codicological and Paleographical Remarks on the Cairo Genizah Fragments Judith Olszowy-Schlanger Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed |
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Codicological Reconstruction and Material Typology of Marginal Readings Jean-Sébastien Rey and Marieke Dhont Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed |
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Benjamin G. Wright Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed |
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James K. Aitken Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed |
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Renate Egger-Wenzel Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed |
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The Figure and Text of Ben Sira in Rabbinic Judaism Matthew Goff Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed |
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Vered Noam Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed |
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III. The Poetry of the Book
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A Case Study of Sir 21:1–10 Núria Calduch-Benages Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed |
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The Basics Friedrich Vinzenz Reiterer Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed |
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IV. The Language of the Book
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The Case of Sir 41:1–2 Noam Mizrahi Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed |
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Haim Dihi Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed |
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eBook published on:
January 29, 2019
eBook ISBN:
9783110614473
Hardcover published on:
January 29, 2019
Hardcover ISBN:
9783110601091
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Front matter:
12
Main content:
401
Audience(s) for this book
Scholars of Jewish and Hebrew Studies, Biblical Literature, and Biblical Theology
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