The Relationship between MT and LXX in Jeremiah 39(46):1–41(48):3 and 52

Updated by: 
Shlomo Brand
Research notes: 
SB/not checked/10/04/2022
Reference type: 
Book
Author(s): 
Frohlich, James
year: 
2022
Full title: 

The Relationship between MT and LXX in Jeremiah 39(46):1–41(48):3 and 52

Journal / Book Title || Series Title: 
Forschungen zum Alten Testament 2. Reihe
Volume: 
133
Place of Publication: 
Tübingen
Publisher: 
Mohr Siebeck
Work type: 
Essay/Monograph
Abstract: 

In this work, James Frohlich analyzes the Septuagint translation technique in Jeremiah 39(46)-41(48):3 and 52 in order to determine if the large-scale differences between MT and LXX in these chapters were caused by the LXX translator. Since the Hebrew text of Jeremiah 52 largely parallels that of 2 Kings 24:18–25:30, and Jeremiah 39(46)-41(48):3 has various parallels with 2 Kgs 25:22–26, the author also focuses on the differences between the Septuagint translations in these parallel texts. Along with a study of translation technique, he also considers the nature of the MT pluses and analyzes the agreements and disagreements between Jeremiah 39(46)-41(48):3 and 52 MT/LXX with the parallel text in 2 Kings 24:18–25:30 MT/LXX. James Frohlich concludes that the large-scale differences between MT and LXX in Jeremiah 39–41:3 and 52 are due to a divergent Hebrew Vorlage used by the Septuagint translator.

Hebrew bible: 
Book: 
Jeremiah
URL: 
https://www.mohrsiebeck.com/en/book/the-relationship-between-mt-and-lxx-in-jeremiah-39461-41483-and-52-9783161607394
Label: 
09/05/2022
Record number: 
109 888