Delivery included to the United States

Ancient Hebrew Periodization and the Language of the Book of Jeremiah

Ancient Hebrew Periodization and the Language of the Book of Jeremiah The Case for a Sixth-Century Date of Composition - Studies in Semitic Languages and Linguistics

Hardback (25 Apr 2014)

Save $9.68

  • RRP $269.07
  • $259.39
Add to basket

Includes delivery to the United States

10+ copies available online - Usually dispatched within 7-10 days

Publisher's Synopsis

In Ancient Hebrew Periodization and the Language of the Book of Jeremiah, Aaron Hornkohl defends the diachronic approach to Biblical Hebrew and the linguistic dating of biblical texts. Applying the standard methodologies to the Masoretic version of the biblical book of Jeremiah, he seeks to date the work on the basis of its linguistic profile, determining that, though composite, Jeremiah is likely a product of the transitional time between the First and Second Temple Periods.

Hornkohl also contributes to unraveling Jeremiah's complicated literary development, arguing on the basis of language that its 'short edition', as reflected in the book's Old Greek translation, predates that 'supplementary material' preserved in the Masoretic edition but unparalleled in the Greek. Nevertheless, he concludes that neither is written in Late Biblical Hebrew proper.

About the Publisher

Brill

Founded in 1683, Brill is a publishing house with a rich history and a strong international focus. The company's head office is in Leiden, (The Netherlands) with a branch office in Boston, Massachusetts (USA). Brill's publications focus on the Humanities and Social Sciences, International Law and selected areas in the Sciences.

Book information

ISBN: 9789004269644
Publisher: Brill
Imprint: Brill
Pub date:
DEWEY: 224.2066
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 517
Weight: 925g
Height: 235mm
Width: 155mm
Spine width: 32mm