Vulgate Bible Vol. 5 (Kinney - HC)

Editor: Angela M. Kinney

Publisher: Dumbarton Oaks

Translator: Douay/Rheims

ISBN: 9780674066359

Binding: hardcover

Section: Loeb/Languages

Subtitle: The Minor Prophetical Books and Maccabees

Compiled and translated in large part by Saint Jerome at the turn of the fifth century ce, the Vulgate Bible permeated the Western Christian tradition through the twentieth century. Volume V presents the twelve minor prophetical books of the Old Testament, as well as two deuterocanonical books, 1 and 2 Maccabees. While Jewish communities regarded the works of the twelve minor prophets as a single unit (the Dodecapropheton), the Vulgate Bible treats them individually in accordance with Christian tradition. The themes of judgment and redemption featured prominently in the major prophets (Volume IV) are further developed by the minor prophets. The books of 1 and 2 Maccabees conclude the volume.