The Targums and Rabbinic Literature (1969 Bowker), book
The Targums and Rabbinic Literature: An Introduction to Jewish Interpretations of Scripture (1969) is a book by John Bowker.
Abstract
The Targums are interpretative translations of the Hebrew text of the Bible which originated in Synagogue teaching, where an interpretation of the Hebrew text had to be given orally for the benefit of non-Hebrew speaking congregations...In the first part of this book Professor Bowker examines the emergence and development of Jewish exegesis and the importance of the Targums. Bearing in mind that Jewish and rabbinic material is being increasingly applied to problems of Christian origins, he provides a comprehensive introduction to the subject (referring to the texts and translations most readily available) with emphasis on recent work and discoveries. The second part of the book gives actual material in translation, showing how Jewish exegesis arrived at its interpretations of Scripture. (Google Books)
Editions and translations
Published in Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1969.