The Invention of Jewish Identity: Bible, Philosophy, and the Art of Translation

by Aaron W. Hughes

Jews from all ages have translated the Bible for their particular times and needs, but what does the act of translation mean? Aaron W. Hughes believes translation has profound implications for Jewish identity. The Invention of Jewish Identity presents the first sustained analysis of Bible translation and its impact on Jewish philosophy from the medieval period to the 20th century. Hughes examines some of the most important Jewish thinkers--Saadya...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0253222494
• ISBN13: 9780253222497
• Release Date: October 2010
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Length: 202 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 8.9"