Outside of Eden: Cain in the Ancient Versions of Genesis 4.1-16
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Outside of Eden: Cain in the Ancient Versions of Genesis 4.1-16
By (Author) Revd Dr M. W. Scarlata
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
T.& T.Clark Ltd
13th March 2014
United Kingdom
Classifications
Professional and Scholarly
Non Fiction
Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts
222.1106
Physical Properties
Paperback
272
Width 156mm, Height 234mm
386g
Description
This study is an examination of the principal ancient translations of Gen. 4.1-16 in the Hebrew Bible. The goal is to understand the translation techniques adopted by the translators, to what extent external influences may have affected their work, and how each version communicates its message through its literary form. In addition to the versional renderings of the Hebrew text, this inquiry also takes into account various ancient Jewish and Christian interpretations of the Cain narrative. The primary focus of the work is on the diverse exegetical tendencies of Hebrew Bible translation in the ancient world and on how these interpretations were transmitted in particular cultural milieus.
Reviews
A worthy piece of scholarship, carefully executed and attentive to detail -- Hector M. Patmore, Cardiff University, UK * Journal of Theological Studies, vol. 65 *
Author Bio
Revd Dr. Mark W. Scarlata graduated from Cambridge University, UK, and is currently lecturer in Old Testament at St. Mellitus College, London, UK.
