Translating Writings of Early Scholars in the Ancient Near East, Egypt, Greece and Rome

Methodological Aspects with Examples

Tanja Pommerening editor Annette Imhausen editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:De Gruyter

Published:21st Nov '16

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Translating Writings of Early Scholars in the Ancient Near East, Egypt, Greece and Rome cover

Ancient cultures have left written evidence of a variety of scientific texts. But how can/should they be translated? Is it possible to use modern concepts (and terminology) in their translation and which consequences result from this practice? Scholars of various disciplines discuss the practice of translating ancient scientific texts and present examples of these texts and their translations.

ISBN: 9783110447040

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 1026g

594 pages