Review of J. Joosten and E. Bons, Septuagint Vocabulary: Pre-History, Usage,  Reception (SBLSCS 58; Atlanta: Society of Biblical Literature, 2011) in CBQ 74 (2012) 845-847.

# Review of J. Joosten and E. Bons, Septuagint Vocabulary: Pre-History, Usage,  Reception (SBLSCS 58; Atlanta: Society of Biblical Literature, 2011) in CBQ 74 (2012) 845-847. (original) (raw)

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The review assesses the collection of articles edited by Joosten and Bons on the Septuagint (LXX) vocabulary, focusing on its pre-history, usage, and reception. It highlights the methodological sophistication of the contributions, which explore the interplay between the Hebrew text and its Greek translation, the sociolect of Jewish Greek, and various semantic fields. Additionally, the volume offers insights into the textual criticism surrounding the LXX and its impact on biblical interpretation, indicating a dynamic understanding of textual transmission.

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