Language:
English
Year of publication:
2021
Titel der Quelle:
The Oxford Handbook of the Septuagint
Angaben zur Quelle:
(2021) 405-433
Keywords:
Philo, Criticism and interpretation
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Bible Criticism, interpretation, etc., Jewish Post-exilic period, 586 B.C.-210 A.D.
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History
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Bible. Versions
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Septuagint
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Bible Quotations in post-biblical literature
Abstract:
This chapter deals with the fundamental place of the LXX in the writings of Philo of Alexandria, with particular attention to the treatment of the LXX text in the following: (1) the Questions and Answers on Genesis and Exodus; (2) the Allegorical Commentary; (3) the Exposition of the Law; (4) the Life of Moses Books 1–2. It also discusses questions of Philo’s citation practice; terminology applied to Jewish sacred books; the transmission history of Philo’s scriptural citations; his presentation of the translation of the books of Moses on the island of Pharos (Mos. 2.25–44); his use of etymologies; and his knowledge of Hebrew.
DOI:
10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199665716.013.54
URL:
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