The Markan Narrative's Use of the Old Greek Text of Jeremiah to Explain Israel's Obduracy
This article suggests that a close reading of the Septuagint translation of Jeremiah reveals that his prophetic message influences the way Mark portrays Jesus’ words and deeds.
The Early Messianic "Afterlife" of the Tree Metaphor in Ezekiel 17:22-24
This article examines some of the early interpretations of Ezekiel 17. It notes the relationship between the metaphor of a tree and kingship in the ancient Near East and then examines how it functioned in 4QEzekiel, the Septuagint, Targum Ezekiel, and the Shepherd of Hermas.
The Order of the Books in the Greek Old Testament
This article reflects on the hermeneutical significance of the order of the books in the Septuagint. Goswell studies the structure of the Old Testament in the Greek tradition. That allows him to make a comparison between the Hebrew and Greek orders of the Old Testament canon.
Invitation to the Septuagint – Why Study the Septuagint?
The Introduction to this volume considers the reason for studying the Septuagint. The relationship with the Hebrew Bible and the use of the Septuagint in the Christian church are reflected upon.
The Sapiential Septuagint
Greek ideas and expressions have exercised an unmistakable influence on the wisdom literature and notably the Greek translation of Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes. This paper compares the differences between the Masoretic text and the Septuagint, and forms conclusions on the attitudes of the translator that may have led to differences.
God Has Spoken – Christianity and Judaism
Christianity and Judaism are different religions. Why is that? After all, Jesus and the apostles were all Jews. What was the nature of the Judaism that prevailed in the 1st century AD? What was the view of God? How was Jesus Christ related to the Jewish God? How should biblical monotheism be interpreted in the light of Jesus’ claim to be the Son of God send from heaven?