Targumic
Targumic refers to the Aramaic translations and paraphrases of the Hebrew Bible, known as Targumim. These translations were created primarily for Aramaic-speaking Jewish communities who, over time, found it increasingly difficult to understand the original Hebrew texts. The Targumim served a crucial liturgical and educational purpose, making the scriptures accessible to a wider audience.
The practice of translating scripture into the vernacular dates back to the Babylonian exile, when Aramaic
The style of the Targumim varies. Some, like Targum Onkelos, are relatively literal translations, aiming to