Septuagint of Historical Books

The research unit focuses on the Septuagint versions of the historical books and their influence on the larger methodological framework of Hebrew Bible studies. Since the scholarship of Septuagint historical books, and the textual history of these books as a whole, is currently in a state of flux and many questions are open, there is a need for a forum to discuss these issues on a wider scope. The aim of this unit is to illuminate various aspects relating to the textual history of the Greek versions and their underlying Hebrew source texts. This includes questions concerning translation technique, vocabulary and syntax; text-critical issues; revision history; daughter versions; and the impact of Septuagint studies on the textual and editorial history of the Hebrew Scriptures.