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Re: New Translation
From: "James D. Tabor" <jdtabor@uncc.campus.mci.net>
Subject: Re: New Translation
"From James Tabor" via
Oakley, Re: New Translation? Thanks,
In response to Robert Kraft's query regarding the new
translation of the DSS
by Wise, Abegg, and Cook, I have seen a prepublication copy
and the real
thing is more exciting than the blurb. First, the selection
of texts is
more extensive than either Vermes or Martinez. Second, the
texts are
introduced and presented in ways that truly guide the
non-specialist/student along. Finally, in checking here and
there, and
working through a couple of the texts in detail (including
the Copper
Scroll) I think we will find this translation far far
superior to either
Vermes or Martinez. I often find striking and unexplainable
mistakes and
flaws in both of them and have to constantly make
explanations to students
for poor renderings. The introduction to the work as a
whole is quite
fascinating and presents a "new" theory of DSS origins. I
predict this
volume, so handsomely done and of such quality, will take
over the
non-specialist market. I have already ordered copies for my
Spring classes.
I am not sure about an index--I had my pre-pub copy on disk,
containing just
the main text.
James D. Tabor
UNC-Charlotte
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