The Old Latin Texts of the Heptateuch

Originally published in 1927, this book presents an account regarding the Latin texts of the Heptateuch.

A. V. Billen (Author)

9781316625934, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 6 October 2016

244 pages
21.6 x 14 x 1.4 cm, 0.33 kg

Originally published in 1927, this book presents an account regarding the Latin texts of the Heptateuch. It is divided into four main chapters: 'The vocabulary of the old Latin Heptateuch'; 'The relations of the MSS to the quotations in the Fathers'; 'The Greek text underlying the old Latin version'; and 'The style of the MSS and their place in the old Latin version'. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in biblical studies and the Heptateuch.

Introduction
1. The vocabulary of the old Latin Heptateuch
2. The relations of the MSS to the quotations in the Fathers
3. The Greek text underlying the old Latin version
4. The style of the MSS and their place in the old Latin version
A list of noteworthy words in the old Latin Heptateuch
Index of principal biblical texts
Index of subjects.

Subject Areas: Biblical studies & exegesis [HRCG]