Waligórska, Magdalena

Jewish Translation - Translating Jewishness

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ISBN 13:
9783110683219
author:
Waligórska, Magdalena
format:
Paperback
publisher:
De Gruyter
language:
English
Publication Year:
2019
Pages:
362
Dimensions:
23.4 x 15.6 x 2.1 centimetres (0
Genre:
Religion, Judaism, General,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£19.44

Description

This interdisciplinary volume explores one of the central cultural practices within the Jewish experience: translation. It considers different aspects of Jewish translation, from early translations of the Torah to modern Jewish experiences of migration and life in the Diaspora.

The book examines how Jews have used translation to pursue various cultural and political agendas, such as Jewish nationalism and the development of Yiddish as a literary language. It also addresses how non-Jews have translated elements of the Judaic tradition to create an image of the Other.

Featuring contributions from scholars of literature, history, and religion, this volume covers a wide range of contexts, including religion, literature, photography, music, and folk practices. An interview section with authors and translators adds to its value for both specialists and interested readers.

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