Biblical Hebrew Forum

[Schmuel <schmuel AT nyc.rr.com>]

Hi Folks,

Gene Gardner wrote:
>Does anyone know where I can find an online English translation of Targum 
>Jonathan? 

Hi Gene, 

There are many English translations of Targumim online, last I checked this 
did not include Targum Jonathan (e.g. Pseudo-Jonathan, Onkelos, Psalms are 
online).  

The Isaiah 53 section is available however :-), actually maybe in two 
translations. 
I can find at least one if that is helpful.

>Also, does anyone on the list have a copy of The Dead Sea Scrolls Bible, 
>Edited by Martin G. Abegg, Peter W. Flint and Eugene Charles Ulrich, and if 
>so, what is your opinion of it?

Tis a well-done work, that achieves what it tries to do.  Places the context 
of the various Bible text scrolls within the format of the Hebrew Bible, 
gives the English translations (not the Hebrew text as e.g. at the Fred 
Miller Great Isaiah Scroll site), shows what are conjectures and 
interpolations, compares readings when there are multiple scrolls, and gives 
solid footnotes.  

Also in the introduction to each book it discusses quite well issues like the 
affinity of the various texts to the Masoretic Text or the Greek OT.  The 
scholars are strong, and Emanuel Tov backed them up on the translation of 
Psalm 22:16, possibly the most controversial verse.  Others here can comment 
on the translation in general, as that is not my forte.  Never heard any real 
criticisms however.

As long as you are aware of the focus and direction of the book, it is an 
excellent work.

Shalom,
Steven Avery 
Queens, NY
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Messianic_Apologetic