The Aramaic Bible: Targums in their Historical Context

MCNAMARA Glazier-Liturgical Press Aramaic Bible Project 111
of the Aramaic Bible Project arising from the fact that a specially
commissioned typesetter did not have sufficient manuscripts to work
on. The editorial board took note of the situation and definite new
deadlines were considered. Discussions continued during the first part
of 1989 and by August it became clear that changes in plans were
required to ensure a speedier completion of the project. It was agreed
that I should seek a benevolent author to do the notes for Neofiti 1, at
least for the books of Exodus and Leviticus, and that a similar solution
for all the material for Pseudo-Jonathan, Numbers and Deuteronomy
be sought. Dr Robert Hayward, who had already completed a volume
in the series on Targum Jeremiah, kindly agreed to take on the notes
of Neofiti for Exodus and Leviticus, and Professor Ernest G. Clarke
did likewise for all the material for Pseudo-Jonathan, Numbers and
Deuteronomy.
Problems of another kind were soon to confront the publisher. The
Philadelphia Inquirer carried a news item in October that one of
Mr Glazier's staff had been charged with defrauding the company.
The large sums involved put the financial viability of Michael Glazier,
Inc. in jeopardy; and after appraising the situation, Michael Glazier
accepted a friendly takeover offer from The Liturgical Press, St
John's Abbey, Collegeville, Minnesota, a distinguished company that
shared his commitment to scholarly biblical publishing.
In early 1990 correspondence continued with Michael Glazier on
the continuation of the project according to the latest schedule of the
editorial board. During this period volume 15 (Targums Job,
Proverbs, Qohelet) was being typeset and the material for the Two
Targums of Esther, Targum Ruth and Targum Chronicles, Targums
Neofiti and Pseudo-Jonathan Genesis were with the publisher. In April
Michael Glazier informed his contributors of the transfer to the
Liturgical Press. A letter from Revd Michael Naughton, OSB,
Director of The Liturgical Press, dated 26 April 1990, contained the
following information for those who published with Michael Glazier:
'An agreement was signed earlier this month between Michael
Glazier, Inc. and The Liturgical Press. The Liturgical Press has purchased
the religious titles of Michael Glazier, Inc. both those already
published and those in process. We will honor all contracts and
agreements made by Michael Glazier, Inc. pertaining to works-inprocess,
and will be in touch with the parties involved in the near
future'.