The Book of Judith (1972 Enslin/Zeitlin), book

The Book of Judith (1972) is a book by Morton Scott Enslin and Solomon Zeitlin.

Abstract

Greek text with an English translation, commentary and critical notes by Morton Scott Enslin; edited with a general introduction and appendixes by Solomon Zeitlin. Includes Hebrew and Latin renderings of the Book of Judith.

Editions and translations

Published in Leiden: Brill, 1972.

Table of contents

• Introduction (The Books of Esther and Judith: A Parallel) by Solomon Zeitlin
  • Judith a Charming Story
  • The Stories in the Books of Esther and Judith
  • Analysis of the Story of Judith
  • The Contrast Between the Books of Judith and Esther
  • The Supplements to Esther
  • The Reason for the Inclusion of the Book of Esther in the Holy Scriptures
  • Why the Book of Judith was not included in the Hebrew Canon
  • Date of Composition
  • Place of Composition
  • Religion
  • The Recension of the Book of Judith
• Introduction (Literary Concerns) by Morton S. Enslin
• Greek Text with English Translation, Commentary, and Critical Notes by Morton S. Enslin
• Appendix: Judith the Widow
• Midrash Judith
• The Latin Rendering of Judith

External links

• Google Books (partial text)