Holy David: And His Old English Translators Cleared (1706)

By John Johnson

Book Overview

Holy David: And His Old English Translators Cleared is a book written by John Johnson and published in 1706. The book is a study of the translations of the Psalms from Hebrew into Old English, particularly those of King David. Johnson examines the various translations of the Psalms, comparing them to the original Hebrew text and analyzing the differences and similarities between them. He also provides a historical and linguistic context for the translations, discussing the Old English language and the cultural and religious context in which they were produced. The book is a valuable resource for scholars of Old English literature and language, as well as those interested in the history of biblical translation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166198898
• ISBN13: 9781166198893
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 442 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"