The library in Alexandria and the Bible in Greek /

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This work covers the translation of the Bible into Greek. Ancient evidence reveals that the earliest, written translation of the Bible in Greek was completed in Alexandria in 281 BCE, probably by 71 scholars, invited especially from Judaea by Ptolemy II.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Collins, Nina L.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2000.
Series:Supplements to Vetus Testamentum ; v. 82.
Subjects:
Demetrius, > of Phaleron, > approximately 350 B.C.-
Démétrios, > de Phalère, > environ 350-environ 283 av. J.C.
Aristeas > Epistolographus > ca. v3. Jh.
Demetrius > Phalereus.
Alexandrian Library.
Bibliothèque d'Alexandrie.
Alexandrian Library
Alexandria / Alexandrinische Bibliothek.
Bible. > Old Testament. > Greek > Versions > Septuagint.
Bible. > A.T. > Grec > Versions > Septante
Bible. > Old Testament
Bibel > Altes Testament > Septuaginta
Ad Philocratem.
RELIGION > Judaism > Sacred Writings.
RELIGION > Biblical Studies > Old Testament.
Datierung
Septuaginta.
Bibliotheken.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Acknowledgements; I: An Overview of the Themes of this Book; II: The Date of the Translation of the Pentateuch into Greek; III: Demetrius of Phalerum was a Trusted Employee of Ptolemy II; IV: Demetrius of Phalerum, Librarian in the Library of Ptolemy I; V: Who Wanted a Translation of the Pentateuch into Greek?; Bibliography; Appendix; Index.

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