Lamentations : A Commentary Based on the Text in Codex Vaticanus /

This commentary on Greek Lamentations is based on the Codex Vaticanus, and includes an introduction, Greek text and English translation. LamLXX presents a new interpretation of the past, creating its own conceptual idea about loss and destruction, grief and suffering. In varied vivid images, metapho...

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Main Author: Labahn, Antje (Author)

Format: eBook

Language: English

Published: Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2024.

Series: Biblical Studies, Ancient Near East and Early Christianity E-Books Online, Collection 2024.
Septuagint Commentary Series.

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Call Number: BS1535.53

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Summary:This commentary on Greek Lamentations is based on the Codex Vaticanus, and includes an introduction, Greek text and English translation. LamLXX presents a new interpretation of the past, creating its own conceptual idea about loss and destruction, grief and suffering. In varied vivid images, metaphors and pictures, LamLXX retells past experiences as present life, invoking conditions reminiscent of Exodus. Hope is reduced to a limited amount, suffering seems endless. Only through prophet Jeremiah's mediation, a new perspective for future life appears at the horizon. Contemporary readers, or readers of any period, may find therein representations of their own experiences in life.
Physical Description:1 online resource (210 pages) : illustrations.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9789004701687