Translation of the Vulgate Collection (4 vols.)

by H. J. White; W. E. Plater; Patrick J. Boylan; James M’Swiney

Publishers:

Clarendon Press; M. H. Gill & Son; B. Herder; Manresa Press

, 1901–1926

Overview

The Translation of the Vulgate Collection brings together essential reference texts and translations of the Vulgate Psalter, all at your fingertips. These classic works were especially designed to help you understand the breviary and the Latin liturgy better while growing your knowledge of the ecclesial Latin. With key translations and commentaries that compare the Latin Vulgate with the original Hebrew Psalms—as well as a grammar specifically composed with biblical Latin in mind—these works will help transform your ecclesial Latin studies.

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Key Features

• Provides multiple translations of the Psalms from linguistic experts
• Contains extensive introductions and notes on the translational choices of the psalms and canticles
• Includes a grammar written exclusively for the Latin of the Vulgate
• Bridges difficulties between modern English; biblical Greek, Hebrew, and Aramaic; and ecclesial Latin

Product Details

• Title: Translation of the Vulgate Collection
• Volumes: 4
• Pages: 1,539

The Psalms: A Study of the Vulgate Psalter in Light of the Hebrew Text, vol. 1

• Author: Patrick Boylan
• Edition: 2nd
• Publisher: M. H. Gill & Son
• Publication Date: 1921
• Pages: 299

Sample Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

A side-by-side literal comparison of the Latin Psalter and the English translation, this resource has withstood the test of time and is still is a standard text in studies of ecclesiastical Latin. Each psalm has introductory notes, commentary on each verse, and cross-references to parallel passages. Volume 1 contains a thorough introduction to the Vulgate Psalter and a translation of and commentary on Psalms 1–71.

Patrick Boylan was professor of sacred Scripture and Oriental languages at St. Patrick’s College at Maynooth and also professor of eastern languages at University College in Dublin. Hailing from Ireland, Boylan wrote articles for the Irish Quarterly Review, The Irish Theological Quarterly, and The Catholic Bulletin.

The Psalms: A Study of the Vulgate Psalter in Light of the Hebrew Text, vol. 2

• Author: Patrick Boylan
• Edition: 2nd
• Publisher: M. H. Gill & Son
• Publication Date: 1921
• Pages: 405

A side-by-side literal comparison of the Latin Psalter and the English translation, this resource has withstood the test of time and is still is a standard text in studies of ecclesiastical Latin. Each psalm has introductory notes, commentary on each verse, and cross-references to parallel passages. Volume 2 contains a thorough introduction to the Vulgate Psalter and a translation of and commentary on Psalms 72–150.

Patrick Boylan was professor of sacred Scripture and Oriental languages at St. Patrick’s College at Maynooth and also professor of eastern languages at University College in Dublin. Hailing from Ireland, Boylan wrote articles for the Irish Quarterly Review, The Irish Theological Quarterly, and The Catholic Bulletin.

Translation of the Psalms and Canticles with Commentary

• Author: James McSwiney
• Publisher: B. Herder
• Publication Date: 1901
• Pages: 659

Sample Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

A comparison of the Latin Vulgate in English and the Hebrew Psalms in English, this text contains thorough notes through each Psalm, cross-references other biblical texts, references to numerous targumim, and word comparisons for variants appearing in or related to Arabic, Syriac, Greek, and other languages.

James McSwiney was a Jesuit scholar and a priest.

A Grammar of the Vulgate

• Authors: H. J. White and W. E. Plater
• Publisher: Clarendon Press, Oxford University
• Publication Date: 1926
• Pages: 176

Sample Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

An introductory grammar to the study of the ecclesial Latin used in the Vulgate, A Grammar of the Vulgate distinguishes classical Latin from Roman Catholic usage by tracing the history of the Vulgate and returning to the Vulgate’s source—biblical Greek and Hebrew. From there, the grammar begins to discuss word form and syntax, explaining the Latin of the Vulgate using textbook rules and methodology.

Henry Julian White (1859–1934) was a biblical scholar educated at Oxford. He was ordained in 1886 and appointed domestic chaplain under John Wordsworth. He taught from 1895 to 1905 and was dean of Christ Church at Oxford. During his time at Oxford, he assisted Wordsworth in his edition of the Vulgate Bible.

W. E. Plater was rector of Halstock, in southwest England.