The Coptic, Sahidic, Version of Certain Books of the Old Testament (1908)

Book Overview

""The Coptic, Sahidic, Version of Certain Books of the Old Testament"" is a scholarly work by Herbert Thompson, published in 1908. The book focuses on the Coptic language, specifically the Sahidic dialect, which was used in Egypt during the early Christian era. The author examines the translations of several books of the Old Testament, including Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, and Joshua. Thompson provides a detailed analysis of the Coptic translations, comparing them to the original Hebrew text and other ancient versions of the Old Testament. The book also includes a glossary of Coptic terms and a discussion of the history and significance of the Sahidic dialect. Overall, ""The Coptic, Sahidic, Version of Certain Books of the Old Testament"" is a valuable resource for scholars of ancient languages and biblical studies.From A Papyrus In The British Museum.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104486172
• ISBN13: 9781104486174
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"