The Text of the Old Testament: An Introduction to the Biblia Hebraica

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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.

From the Back Cover: New for this edition are a chapter by Wurthwein that speaks to the theological significance of textual criticism and the history of the text, and an appendix by Harold P. Scanlin of the United Bible Societies that discusses resources for textual research. Also included are an expanded and updated bibliography and forty-nine plates of texts and inscriptions.

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Title: The Text of the Old Testament: An ...
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.
Publication Date: 1994
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good
Edition: 2nd Edition
Book Type: book