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Understanding Targum Jerusalem: A Guide to the English Edition of The Targums Book 2

"The English edition of Targum Jerusalem: The Targums Book 2 primarily refers to the second volume of J.W. Etheridge’s seminal 19th-century translation, which provides the Aramaic paraphrases of the Pentateuch. This specific volume covers the books of Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy, offering a window into ancient Jewish biblical interpretation, theology, and the linguistic transition from Hebrew to Aramaic. Understanding the Targum Jerusalem and the Aramaic Tradition To appreciate the significance of The Targums Book 2, one must first understand what a Targum is and why these texts were created. The word "Targum" (plural: Targumim) is der..."

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