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Ptolemy Philadelphus, King of Egypt, summons 72 men from Judaea to translate Jewish law
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Ptolemy Philadelphus, King of Egypt, summons 72 men from Judaea to translate Jewish law
694875 Ptolemy Philadelphus, King of Egypt, summons 72 men from Judaea to translate Jewish law into Greek, c.1700 (engraving) by Dutch School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: illustration from Antiquities of the Jews by Flavius Josephus, a Jewish rebel leader captured by the Romans, in whose service he became a historian; Ptolemy II Philadelphus, king of Ptolemaic Egypt from 283 BCE to 246 BCE; the Greek translation of the Hebrew Law by seventy-two interpreters sent into Egypt from Jerusalem at the request of the librarian of Alexandria and resulting in the Septuagint translation, is mentioned in The Letter of Aristeas ; Antiquitates Judaicae is a history of the Jewish people in 21 volumes written in Greek by Flavius Josephus (c.37-c.100 AD)); Dutch, out of copyright
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This print captures a significant historical moment when Ptolemy Philadelphus, the esteemed King of Egypt, summoned 72 men from Judaea to undertake the monumental task of translating Jewish law into Greek. Created by the Dutch School in the 18th century, this engraving is an illustration from Flavius Josephus' renowned work, Antiquities of the Jews. Ptolemy II Philadelphus ruled over Ptolemaic Egypt during 283 BCE to 246 BCE and was known for his deep appreciation of knowledge and culture. In his pursuit to expand his library in Alexandria, he requested these skilled interpreters from Jerusalem to translate Hebrew Law into Greek. This extraordinary endeavor resulted in what is now famously known as the Septuagint translation. Flavius Josephus himself was a Jewish rebel leader captured by the Romans but later served as their historian. His Antiquitates Judaicae stands as a comprehensive history of the Jewish people written in Greek across 21 volumes. This image not only showcases an important event in ancient history but also highlights the cultural exchange between different civilizations during that time period. It serves as a testament to both Ptolemy's commitment to intellectual growth and preservation, as well as Josephus' contribution towards documenting and sharing Jewish heritage with broader audiences. Displayed here within a private collection, this print offers viewers a glimpse into this remarkable collaboration between two distinct cultures that shaped our understanding of biblical texts and influenced subsequent translations throughout history.
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