Translating Religion Linguistic Analysis of Judeo Arabic Sacred Texts from Egypt 1st Edition by Benjamin H Hary ISBN 900417382X 9789004173828

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ISBN 10: 900417382X 
ISBN 13: 9789004173828
Author: Benjamin H Hary

Translations of Hebrew and Aramaic sacred texts into Jewish languages, religiolects, and varieties have been widespread throughout the Jewish world. This volume is a study of the genre of these translations, known as the šarḥ, into Judeo-Arabic in Egypt in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The study places Judeo-Arabic along the Jewish linguistic spectrum, traces its history and offers insights to the spoken variety of Egyptian Judeo-Arabic, which set it apart from other Arabic dialects. The book also provides a linguistic model of the translation of the sacred texts. Rather than viewing the translation as only verbatim, the study traces in great detail the literal/interpretive linguistic tension with which the translators struggled in their work.

Translating Religion Linguistic Analysis of Judeo Arabic Sacred Texts from Egypt 1st Table of contents:

Part I: Introduction to Judeo-Arabic and Its Religious Significance

1. Judeo-Arabic: A Historical and Linguistic Overview

   • Definition and Origins of Judeo-Arabic
   • Development and Spread of Judeo-Arabic in the Jewish Diaspora
   • Key Features of Judeo-Arabic: Lexicon, Syntax, and Script
   • Judeo-Arabic and Its Relationship to Classical Arabic

2. The Role of Language in Religious Practice

   • Language as a Vehicle for Religious Expression
   • The Sacred Texts of Judaism: Hebrew, Aramaic, and Judeo-Arabic
   • Translation and the Interpretation of Sacred Scripture
   • The Jewish Tradition of Multilingualism and Textual Transmission

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Part II: Sacred Texts in Judeo-Arabic from Egypt

3. Overview of Judeo-Arabic Sacred Texts from Egypt

   • Key Examples of Judeo-Arabic Sacred Literature
   • The Role of Egyptian Jews in Religious Scholarship and Translation
   • Texts of Focus: Prayer Books, Talmudic Commentaries, and Mystical Writings
   • Notable Figures: Jewish Scholars, Translators, and Rabbis from Egypt

4. The Translation of the Hebrew Bible into Judeo-Arabic

   • Translating the Torah: Challenges and Theological Implications
   • The Influence of Classical Arabic and Islamic Thought on Translations
   • Case Study: The Translation of the Prophets and Writings
   • Examining Linguistic Shifts and Variations Across Texts

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Part III: Linguistic Analysis of Judeo-Arabic Texts

5. Phonological and Morphological Features of Judeo-Arabic

   • Phonological Changes in Judeo-Arabic vs. Classical Arabic
   • The Influence of Hebrew on Judeo-Arabic Morphology
   • Analysis of Lexical Borrowings: Hebrew, Aramaic, and Arabic
   • Morphological Complexity in the Translation Process

6. Syntax and Sentence Structure in Judeo-Arabic Sacred Texts

   • Word Order and Sentence Structure: Judeo-Arabic vs. Classical Arabic
   • Use of Arabic Syntax in Translating Biblical Hebrew Constructs
   • The Syntax of Sacred Texts: Differences in Religious Registers
   • Translating Metaphors, Idioms, and Colloquialisms in Sacred Contexts

7. Semantic Challenges in Translating Sacred Concepts

   • Theological Terminology: Translating Divine Attributes and Concepts
   • Issues of Ambiguity in Religious Lexicon
   • The Translation of Halakhic Terms and Ritual Vocabulary
   • Translating Mystical and Kabbalistic Texts: The Case of the Zohar

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Part IV: The Cultural and Theological Implications of Translation

8. Cultural Contexts of Translation: Jewish and Islamic Influence

   • The Interaction Between Jewish and Muslim Scholars in Egypt
   • Arabic as the Lingua Franca: The Cultural Impact of Translation
   • The Reception of Judeo-Arabic Texts within Jewish Communities
   • The Role of Islamic Philosophy in Shaping Jewish Religious Thought

9. Theological Tensions in Translation

   • The Relationship Between Hebrew and Arabic Scriptural Interpretations
   • Reconciling Rabbinic Tradition with Islamic Thought
   • The Challenge of Maintaining Jewish Orthodoxy in Translation
   • The Role of Translation in Defining Religious Identity

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Part V: Case Studies and Textual Analysis

10. Case Study 1: The Translation of the Prayer Book (Siddur) into Judeo-Arabic

    • Translating Liturgical Texts: Challenges and Conventions
    • Analysis of Key Prayers: The Shema and the Amidah
    • The Influence of Islamic Prayer Rituals on Jewish Liturgical Practice

11. Case Study 2: The Talmud and Halakhic Literature in Judeo-Arabic

    • Translating Legal Texts: The Talmudic Approach
    • Linguistic and Theological Challenges in Translating Halakhic Debates
    • The Influence of Egyptian Jewish Authorities on Halakhic Translations

12. Case Study 3: Mystical Texts: The Kabbalah in Judeo-Arabic

    • The Translation of Kabbalistic and Esoteric Writings
    • The Influence of Sufism and Islamic Mysticism on Jewish Kabbalah
    • Analyzing the Linguistic and Theological Dimensions of Kabbalistic Texts

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Part VI: Conclusion and Reflections on the Future of Translation

13. The Role of Translation in Modern Jewish Thought

    • The Relevance of Judeo-Arabic Sacred Texts Today
    • Challenges and Opportunities in Contemporary Translation Studies
    • The Future of Judeo-Arabic Sacred Texts in the Digital Age
    • Language Preservation and Revitalization of Judeo-Arabic

14. Conclusion: The Importance of Understanding the Intersection of Language and Religion

    • The Interplay of Linguistics and Theology in Sacred Translation
    • Reflections on the Cultural Significance of Judeo-Arabic Texts
    • The Continuing Relevance of Translation in Interfaith Dialogue and Scholarship

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