This edition is the result of many years of collaboration between distinguished theologians and philologists, such as P. Trembelas and N. Vasileiadis. It is the epitome of the monumental twenty-volume work that was awarded a prize by the Academy of Athens in 2002. It is the only edition that presents the original text of the Septuagint alongside a valid and comprehensible interpretative rendering in modern Greek.
The new two-volume edition of the Old Testament is the ideal guide for studying the sacred text of the Septuagint (LXX). It combines the original text with a brief interpretative rendition in modern Greek, based on the award-winning work by the Academy of Athens. With rich accompanying material, maps, and illustrations, it carries the blessing of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
Award-Winning Scientific Interpretation
This edition is the result of many years of collaboration between distinguished theologians and philologists, such as P. Trembelas and N. Vasileiadis. It is the epitome of the monumental twenty-volume work that was awarded a prize by the Academy of Athens in 2002. It is the only edition that presents the original text of the Septuagint alongside a valid and comprehensible interpretative rendering in modern Greek.
Rich Supplementary Material & Study
Beyond the text, the reader has at their disposal a complete General Introduction, as well as brief introductions to each book individually. The work includes a dictionary of specialized terms, comparative chronological tables, and special tables for the measures, weights, and currencies of the time, offering a comprehensive framework for understanding the historical and spiritual data of the Holy Scripture.
Illustration & Historical Documentation
The edition stands out for its original illustrations and precise design depictions. It includes detailed drawings of the Temple of Jerusalem in all its phases, the sacred vessels, and the priestly garments. Additionally, period maps with the corresponding index of place names help the scholar to geographically locate the events with absolute accuracy.
Functional Use & Ecclesiastical Approval
Designed both for personal study and for ecclesiastical use, the edition contains a table of readings according to their liturgical use in the Orthodox Church. The validity and spiritual benefit of the work are confirmed by the official blessings of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople and the Holy Synod of the Church of Greece.
Manufacturer
- Publisher
- Adelfotis THeologon "O Sotir"
- Subtitle
- Volume A'
- Theme
- Theology & Doctrine
- Cover
- Soft
- Number of Pages
- 511
- Language
- Greek
- Dimensions
- 16x24 cm
- Pocket Size
- No
- ISBN-13
- 9789609575416
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