An accessible approach to critical evaluation of the Old Testament, this book includes a detailed discussion of the transmittal of the Bible during the period of the Second Temple as well as extensive information on textual and literary criticism, including the relevance of the historical context.
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Emmanuel Tov is J. L. Magnes Professor of Bible at Hebrew University, Jerusalem. He is editor-in-chief of the Dead Sea Scrolls publication project, and his publications include The Text-Critical Use of the Septuagint in Biblical Research (2nd ed. 1997), The Greek Minor Prophets Scroll from Na.hal .Hever (DJD, 1990), The Dead Sea Scrolls on Microfiche (1992–93), and The Greek and Hebrew Bible: Collected Essays on the Septuagint (1999).
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By Steve Fast
Format:Hardcover
This book outlines the principles of textual criticism of the Hebrew Bible. Especially helpful are discussions of how this field is different than that of Greek New Testament textual criticism.
Note that this book is more of a manual for how to do textual criticism than it is a summary of the current state of knowledge in the field (although it does have a fair amount of that too).
Format:Hardcover
The reviews of the first edition were glowing, and rightly so because this is a superb book. Tov is a world authority in his subject, and has the ability to explain his complex technical subject with great lucidity. This second edition is, however, almost a page for page reprint of the first edition and has only a few small revisions. This is disappointing, and we look forward to a more thoroughly revised third edition in the next few years. Anyone with a first edition need not bother with this one. However, everyone else with more than a beginner's interest in the subject should buy this book now.
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Scarcely updated, but still superb
Sep 11 2001
By Michael Baxter
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Format:Hardcover
The reviews of the first edition were glowing, and rightly so because this is a superb book. Tov is a world authority in his subject, and has the ability to explain his complex technical subject with great lucidity. This second edition is, however, almost a page for page reprint of the first edition and has only a few small revisions. This is disappointing, and we look forward to a more thoroughly revised third edition in the next few years. Anyone with a first edition need not bother with this one. However, everyone else with more than a beginner's interest in the subject should buy this book now.
26 of 30 people found the following review helpful
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A Tremendous Biblical Study Source
July 16 1999
By A Customer
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Format:Hardcover
This is the best source for factual information about the Tanakh (Old Testament) on the market. It is an absolute "must" book for every serious student of the Bible. Professor Tov covers the history of the Bible, its copying and transmission, and many of the textual problems. He pays a great deal of attention to the evolution of the Masoretic texts and their differences. Dr.Tov's experience as a professor at Hebrew University and Editor-in-Chief of the Dead Sea Scrolls publication project makes him uniquely qualified to write about the Hebrew Bible. If you want the facts, this is the book for you. This is a featured book at our site - INTERNETBIBLE.COM.
24 of 28 people found the following review helpful
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Excellent Handbook
April 26 2004
By Steve Fast
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This book outlines the principles of textual criticism of the Hebrew Bible. Especially helpful are discussions of how this field is different than that of Greek New Testament textual criticism.
Note that this book is more of a manual for how to do textual criticism than it is a summary of the current state of knowledge in the field (although it does have a fair amount of that too).
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