Bible Concordance: Itala

Among Versions a Preference is Given to the Septuagint and the ...
... Book II. Chapter 15."Among Versions a Preference is Given to the Septuagint
and the Itala. 22. Now among translations themselves ...
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Now among Translations Themselves the Italian Itala is to be ...
... Book 2 Chapter 22. Now among translations themselves the Italian Itala is
to be preferred to the others¦ 22. Now among translations ...
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The Early Versions Examined, and Found to Yield Unfaltering ...
... The Peshito,"the Curetonian Syriac,"and the Recension of Thomas of Hharkel
(p.33.)"The Vulgate (p.34)"and the Vetus Itala (p.35)"the Gothic (p.35 ...
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The Early Versions Examined, and Found to Yield Unfaltering ...
... The Peshito,"the Curetonian Syriac,"and the Recension of Thomas of Markel
(p.33.)"The Vulgate (p.34)"and the Vetus Itala (p.35)"the Gothic (p.35 ...
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The Fire of Love --Book I
... I have not been able to trace the source of Rolle's quotations. They often differ
slightly from the Vulgate, nor do they follow the Vetus Itala. ...
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On Christian Doctrine. Index of Subjects.
... 568-[1982]573. Israel, the spiritual, [1983]571. Itala, the, to be preferred
to other Latin versions, [1984]542. Jews, bondage of ...
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On Christian Doctrine In Four Books.
... is to Be Discovered. Chapter 15.--Among Versions a Preference is Given to
the Septuagint and the Itala. Chapter 16.--The Knowledge ...
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Order of the New Testament Books.
... century. (c) Mark is put first, followed by Matthew; in the fragment of
a Bobbian MS. of the Itala at Turin marked k. (d) Matthew ...
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Ancient Versions of the New Testament.
... According to the received opinion the so-called Itala (Italian) was not an independent
version, but one of these revisions, apparently made in Italy, and as ...
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That He Himself is Both Judge and King.
... authorities. [4136] Revelation 19:11-16. [4137] [Said to be in the old
Itala, as in some Greek mss. So IrenÃ¦us, vol. i.[p. 524.]. ...
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Thesaurus

Itala
... also called the Italic version). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ITALA,
VERSION. it'-a-la. See LATIN VERSION, THE OLD; VULGATE. ...
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Vulgate
... and known as the Itala (see LATIN), and which he recognizes in the Itala
mentioned in Aug., De doctr. christ., xv, as "verborum ...
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Manasses (1 Occurrence)
... is understood as the subject. Itala and Syriac go a step further and read
Achiacharus as subject. But Codex Vaticanus (followed ...
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Latin (2 Occurrences)
... See W. Bury, "The Holy Latin Tongue," Dublin Review, April, 1906, and Ronsch, Itala
und Vulgata, 1874, 480 f. There is no doubt of the mutual influence of ...
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Version
... Of this there appear to have been various copies or recensions made. That made in
Italy, and called the Itala, was reckoned the most accurate. ...ITALA, VERSION. ...
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Nasbas
... The Itala gives "Nabal avunculus ("maternal uncle") illius"; the, Vulgate (Jerome's
Latin Bible, 390-405 AD) "Nabath consobrini ("cousins") Tobiae"; Syriac ...
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Ox (197 Occurrences)
... OX (2). oks (Ox): One of the ancestors of Judith (Judith 8:1). The name is not Hebrew.
Perhaps the Itala Ozi and the Syriac Uz point to the Hebrew Uzzi. WILD OX ...
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Odomera
... od-o-me'-ra (Odomera; Codex Vaticanus Odoaarres, Itala Odaren; the King James Version
Odonarkes, margin Odomarra): It is not certain whether Odomera was an ...
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It (67710 Occurrences)

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Italian (1 Occurrence)

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Topical Encyclopedia

The term "Itala" refers to an ancient Latin version of the Bible, which played a significant role in the early transmission of the Scriptures in the Western Church. The Itala is often associated with the Old Latin translations of the Bible that predate the Vulgate, the latter being the more standardized Latin translation completed by Jerome in the late 4th century.

Historical Context

The Itala emerged during a time when Latin was becoming the dominant language of the Western Roman Empire. As Christianity spread throughout the Roman world, there was a growing need for Latin translations of the Scriptures to accommodate the linguistic shift from Greek to Latin among the Christian communities in the West. The Itala, therefore, represents one of the earliest efforts to make the Bible accessible to Latin-speaking believers.

Characteristics

The Itala is not a single, uniform translation but rather a collection of various Old Latin texts. These translations were likely produced by different translators at different times and places, leading to a diversity of readings and textual variations. The Itala includes translations of both the Old and New Testaments, though the quality and style of translation can vary significantly between books.

Influence and Legacy

The Itala played a crucial role in the liturgical and theological life of the early Western Church. It was used in worship, teaching, and theological debates. Church Fathers such as Augustine of Hippo frequently referenced the Itala in their writings. Augustine himself noted the existence of multiple Latin translations, which he collectively referred to as the "Itala," and he praised one particular version for its accuracy and fidelity to the original texts.

The Itala's influence persisted until the widespread adoption of Jerome's Vulgate, which eventually became the authoritative Latin text of the Bible for the Western Church. Despite the Vulgate's dominance, the Itala's legacy continued, as it provided a foundation for the development of Latin biblical scholarship and contributed to the textual tradition that informed later translations.

Scriptural References

While specific quotations from the Itala are not directly available in modern translations like the Berean Standard Bible (BSB), the Itala's influence can be seen in the textual history of the Bible. For example, the Itala's readings may have informed the textual decisions made by Jerome in his translation work, which in turn influenced subsequent translations and the transmission of biblical texts.

Theological Significance

The Itala is significant not only for its role in the history of biblical translation but also for its impact on the theological development of the early Church. By providing Latin-speaking Christians with access to the Scriptures, the Itala facilitated a deeper engagement with the biblical text and contributed to the shaping of Western Christian thought and doctrine.

In summary, the Itala represents an important chapter in the history of the Bible's transmission, reflecting the early Church's efforts to make the Word of God accessible to all believers, regardless of language.

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