This classic introduction to textual criticism of the Hebrew Bible is now entirely updated. The book examines the transmission of the biblical text in its original languge, the history of its translation, the causes of corruption in the textual tradition, and the proper principles and techniques of
The Text of the Old Testament: An Introduction to the Biblia Hebraica
β Scribed by Ernst Wurthwein
- Publisher
- Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
- Year
- 1994
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 309
- Edition
- 2nd
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Synopsis
This classic introduction to textual criticism of the Hebrew Bible is now entirely updated in the light of new critical editions of the texts and recent contributions and findings in the various areas of history of the text-especially the Masoretic text, the Septuagint, the Peshitta, and the Dead Sea Scrolls-and of textual criticism. A new chapter discusses the significance of textual criticism and the history of the text, and a new appendix provides resources for textual research. Includes 439 black-and-white plates of texts and inscriptions.
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'Studies in the Text of the Old Testament' offers to the English-speaking world the combined introductions to the first three volumes of Dominique BarthΓ©lemy's 'Critique Textuelle de l'Ancien Testament'. CTAT was the culmination of the Hebrew Old Testament Text Project, launched by the United Bible
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More workbook than handbook, this introduction to the Old Testament is rooted in decades of tried and proven teaching. Goldingay displays a robust confidence in the truthfulness of Scripture combined with a refreshing trust in the reader's ability to grapple responsibly with the Old Testament.</di