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    Homoseksualiteit : 'n tekst(e)uele perspektief
    (Stellenbosch University, Faculty of Theology, 2006) Cook, Johann
    This article demonstrates that the ancient versions of the Hebrew Bible provide enlightening theological perspectives. The Septuagint (LXX) after all acted as the bible of the early church. A cursory orientation in the most prominent translations is provided: The LXX (Pentateuch) originated in Alexandria. The Vulgate was prepared by Jerome and is an important textual witness for the Catholic church. The Peshitta acted as scripture in the Syriac communities. The Targumim (Tgg) are Aramaic translations of the Hebrew Bible and are divided into Babylonian Tgg (Onkelos) and Palestinian Tgg (Pseudo-Jonathan, Neofiti and the Fragmentary Tgg). Genesis 19:20; Leviticus 18:22 and 20:13 are discussed and the following conclusions drawn: 1. The ancient versions are not specifically interested in homosexuality. However, sex between men is condemned. 2. The LXX some times interprets the Hebrew explicitly. 3. The Peshitta and the Vulgate are translated literally. 4. Pseudo-Jonathan and Neofiti contain the most explicit interpretations. 5. The Tgg deem issues such as dishonour and idolatry as more fundamental problems.
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    The text-critical and exegetical value of the Dead Sea Scrolls
    (AOSIS Publishing, 2016) Cook, Johann
    This article will analyse a number of Dead Sea manuscripts and/or fragments in order to determine their linguistic and exegetical value. The article will, firstly, address textual material that is largely in agreement with the Massoretic Text – 1QIsaa is a case in point. Secondly, fragmentsthat are seemingly less relevant will be discussed. The less helpful fragments from the Biblical books Proverbs and Job are taken as examples. Finally, highly significant textual differences, such as a fragment from Genesis 1 and one from the complicated books of Jeremiah, will be evaluated.
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    A theology of the Septuagint?
    (Old Testament Society of South Africa, 2017) Cook, Johann
    This contribution to the Festschrift for Sakkie Spangenberg addresses the question of whether it is appropriate and even possible to formulate “the/a theology of the Septuagint.” To be sure, this author (Cook) has endeavoured to formulate “theologies” of LXX Proverbs and the Old Greek of Job as case studies. However, there is no consensus that it is appropriate or even viable to do so. There are broadly speaking two groupings in this regard: the minimalists and the maximalists. It is the aim of this paper to take cognisance of this uncertainty and to address diverse perspectives on this issue. After a brief introduction, the minimalists will be introduced, followed by a consideration of the maximalists.