Textual Criticism
Textual Criticism of the Hebrew Bible
by Emanuel Tov
Synopsis
Emanuel Tov's Textual Criticism of the Hebrew Bible is the standard academic reference in the field, now in its fourth edition. Tov — who served as editor-in-chief of the Dead Sea Scrolls publication project — provides an exhaustive treatment of every dimension of Hebrew Bible textual criticism: the textual witnesses (Masoretic Text, Samaritan Pentateuch, Septuagint, Dead Sea Scrolls, Targumim, Vulgate), the history of the biblical text, scribal practices and transmission errors, and the principles and methods for evaluating variant readings. The work is encyclopedic in scope yet carefully organized, making it both a comprehensive reference and a teaching tool. No serious student of the Hebrew Bible's transmission history can afford to overlook this volume.
Who Should Read This?
Advanced students, scholars, and pastors seeking the most thorough treatment of how the Hebrew Bible was copied, transmitted, and preserved. This is the go-to reference for anyone doing serious text-critical work on the Old Testament or wanting to understand the manuscript evidence behind modern Bible translations.