The library in Alexandria and the Bible in Greek /

The library in Alexandria and the Bible in Greek /

Ancient evidence reveals that the earliest, written translation of the Bible in Greek was completed in Alexandria in 281 BCE, probably by seventy-one scholars, invited especially from Judaea by Ptolemy II. The work was organised by Demetrius of Phalerum, the trusted librarian of Ptolemy II, and the...

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Main Author: Collins, Nina L.

Format: eBook

Language: English

Published: Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2000.

Series: Supplements to Vetus Testamentum, v. 82
Vetus Testamentum, Supplements 82.
Vetus Testamentum Supplements Online, ISBN: 9789004264991.

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Demetrius, > of Phaleron, > approximately 350 B.C.-
Alexandrian Library.
Bible. > Old Testament. > Greek > Versions > Septuagint.

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Call Number: BS410 BS744 .V452 vol. 82

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Summary:Ancient evidence reveals that the earliest, written translation of the Bible in Greek was completed in Alexandria in 281 BCE, probably by seventy-one scholars, invited especially from Judaea by Ptolemy II. The work was organised by Demetrius of Phalerum, the trusted librarian of Ptolemy II, and the translation was made despite Jewish opposition and the project's high cost. Ptolemy wanted the translation to increase his famous library, to attract scholars to Alexandria and to start his reign with an impressive event. The date of the translation, early in the reign of Ptolemy II, shows that the library was built by Ptolemy Lagus, and that Demetrius of Phalerum was first placed in charge.
Physical Description:1 online resource.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. [183]-190) and indexes.
ISBN:9789047400554
ISSN:0083-5889 ;
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