Language and Identity in Hellenistic Judaism

Essays in Memory of James K. Aitken

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

AvWilliam A. Ross,Marieke Dhont,Christopher J. Fresch

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This volume honours the life and scholarship of James K. Aitken (1968–2023), a distinguished scholar of Hebrew and Early Jewish Studies at the University of Cambridge. Bringing together fourteen original essays by colleagues, students, and friends, the collection explores themes central to Aitken’s work. Contributors examine the interplay between language and identity in ancient Jewish communities, with particular attention to the Septuagint and its place within the history of Greek.Aitken’s intellectual legacy is reflected in the breadth of topics covered, from lexical studies and syntactic analysis to sociolinguistic phenomena and historical context. The essays build on his pioneering research and continue conversations he began, offering fresh insights into the lived realities of Jews in the Hellenistic world.More than a scholarly tribute, this volume is a testament to Aitken’s collegial spirit and mentorship. The editors—William A. Ross, Marieke Dhont, and Christopher Fresch—were all shaped by his guidance and friendship, and have curated a collection that reflects both his academic influence and personal impact. With contributions from leading international scholars, this book stands as a fitting memorial to a beloved teacher, collaborator, and friend.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2026-02-05
Mått156 x 236 x 22 mm
Vikt600 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor304
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN9780567715081

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List of FiguresList of TablesPublisher’s NoteDominic MattosAbbreviations and SiglaJames K. Aitken PublicationsProf. James K. Aitken: A Brief BiographySimon GathercoleIntroductionMarieke Dhont, William A. Ross, and Christopher J. FreschLight from East Anglia: Tracing the Influences of the Cambridge School of Septuagint ScholarshipWilliam A. RossThe Poetics of SymmachosNicholas de Lange On the Language of the Septuagint and Other Matters: A Conversation with Jim AitkenBenjamin G. Wright III“(John) Joseph”: A Fifth-Century Greek Translator of JeremiahAlison G. SalvesenWas There a Jewish Literary Tradition in Greek After the First Century CE?James Carleton PagetThe Septuagint Psalms Translator’s Treatment of the Hebrew Verb: Preliminary FindingsJohn A. L. LeeInnovation in the Tiberian Reading Tradition of the Hebrew BibleGeoffrey KhanLexical and Stylistic Aspects of the Greek Prologue to SirachJeremy CorleyHorn Vocabulary and the Revision of Old Greek JudgesWilliam A. RossDiathesis, Greek Idiom, and Freedom of ChoiceChristopher J. FreschJewish Burial Practices in the Hellenistic, Roman, and Early Byzantine Balkans and the AegeanAlexander PanayotovVerbal Periphrasis with ????? in Postclassical GreekMarieke DhontList of ContributorsIndices