The article examines the influence of Classical Arabic on the syntax of relative clauses in Shemuel Benvenishti’s Hebrew translation of Maimonides’ medical tractate. On the basis of contrastive analysis and translation theories,the article also analyzes the guiding principles of the translation in question in order to shed light on the translator’s approach and his reasons for rendering relative clauses one way or another.

Title

Hebrew Studies

Publisher

National Association of Professors of Hebrew

Publisher Country

United States of America

Publication Type

Both (Printed and Online)

Volume

55

Year

2014

Pages

117-128