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Did Aristobulus Use the LXX for His Citations?

In: Journal for the Study of Judaism
Author:
Sean A. Adams The School of Divinity, University of Edinburgh New College, Mound Place, Edinburgh EH1 2LX UK sean.adams@ed.ac.uk

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Online Publication Date:
03 Apr 2014
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Abstract

This paper investigates the similarities and differences between Aristobulus’s fragments and the LXX to determine how close Aristobulus’s citations adhere to our LXX text. Having identified specific differences between the texts we will turn our attention to the question of whether or not the text as presented by Aristobulus provides evidence of the use of the LXX, of an alternate Greek version, or of a personal translation. Ultimately, after discussing Aristobulus’s citation technique and the nature of the cited text we will challenge some of the blanket claims of LXX use by scholars and call for greater nuance when discussing this issue.

Title:
Did Aristobulus Use the LXX for His Citations?
Article Type:
Research Article
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1163/15700631-12340061
Language:
English
Pages:
185–198
Keywords:
Aristobulus; Septuagint; citations; Pentateuch; Hellenistic Judaism; Eusebius
In:
Journal for the Study of Judaism
In:
Volume 45: Issue 2
Publisher:
Brill
E-ISSN:
1570-0631
Print ISSN:
0047-2212
Subjects:
General, Jewish Studies, Ancient Judaism, Biblical Studies, General, Religion in Antiquity, Religious Studies

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