An Introduction To The Old Testament In Greek
By Henry Barclay Swete
Published At The University Press: Cambridge 1902
"
An Introduction to the Old Testament in Greek, written by the distinguished biblical scholar Henry Barclay Swete, is an important early twentieth-century study of the Greek version of the Hebrew Scriptures, commonly known as the Septuagint. First published in 1900, this work quickly became a standard reference for scholars and students of biblical languages. Swete, who served as Regius Professor of Divinity at Cambridge, provides a careful examination of the origins, history, and textual transmission of the Greek Old Testament, exploring how the translation emerged in the Hellenistic Jewish world and how it influenced both early Christianity and later biblical scholarship.
The book discusses the historical context of the Septuagint's creation, the manuscripts through which the text has survived, and the linguistic and textual variations that distinguish the Greek scriptures from the Hebrew originals. Swete also examines the role of the Septuagint in the development of early Christian theology, since it was the version of the Old Testament most frequently quoted by New Testament writers. An appendix includes the Letter of Aristeas, an important ancient account traditionally associated with the translation of the Hebrew scriptures into Greek.
This 1902 second edition published by Cambridge University Press is a scholarly yet accessible study intended for theologians, historians, and advanced students of biblical literature. The volume is further enhanced by the presence of a distinctive bookplate of A. Raymond Bowers affixed to the front pastedown, adding an element of provenance and interest for collectors. As a significant academic contribution to biblical textual studies, the work will appeal to collectors of theological scholarship, students of the Septuagint, and enthusiasts of early twentieth-century Cambridge academic publishing."
Light wear and fading to covers and spine as shown. Bookplate present. Pages clean and well presented. Solid binding with no loose pages. A nice copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
