The Image of Jacob in the Targum of Hosea 12
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 10908425 |
|---|---|
| Authors | J T A G M Van Ruiten (0000-0002-2808-3982, University of Groningen, corresponding author), Jacques Van Ruiten (University of GroningenFaculty of Theology and Religious Studies, University of Groningen, Oude Boteringestraat 38, 9712 GK Groningen, NetherlandsNetherlands) |
| Year | 2012 |
| Volume | 43 |
| Issue | 4-5 |
| Pages | 595-612 |
| Publication date | 2012-01-01 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal for the Study of Judaism (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0047-2212 • E-ISSN: 1570-0631 |
| Publisher | Walter de Gruyter GmbH (PUBLISHER • DE) |
| DOI | 10.1163/15700631-12341240 |
| OpenAlex | W2133299426 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 1 |
This article investigates the image of Jacob in Targum Jonathan’s interpretation of Hos 12. It presents a brief comparison between the Hebrew text of Hos 12 and the Targum’s translation, and focuses on those verses that are relevant to the image of Jacob (Hos 12:3-6; 12:13-14), looking first at the Hebrew text and then at their interpretation in the Targum. An analysis of the translation clearly shows the meturgeman’s concern to counteract any potential negative image of Jacob. The meturgeman does not present the relationship between Jacob and the prophet’s contemporary people as analogous, in the sense that the deceitful character of the people is a reflection of the character of their forefather. Instead, the relationship is seen as contrasting: Jacob functions as a role model
Art · Biblical studies · Character (mathematics · Hebrew · Hebrew Bible · Interpretation (philosophy · Jewish studies · Judaism · Linguistics · Literature · Targum · Theology · Historical and Literary Studies · History · Mathematics · Philosophy
| Citations per year | 0.2 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2021 - 2021 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |