The Text of the Old Testament: An Introduction to the Biblia Hebraica: An Introduction to the Biblia Hebraica (Revised) - Softcover

Wurthwein, Ernst; Fischer, Alexander Achilles

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0802866808 ISBN 13: 9780802866806

Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2014

Synopsis

Ernst Würthweins introduction to the Biblia Hebraica has long served as a textbook for generations of theological students interested in the history of the Old Testament text and the problems of textual criticism. From its first appearance in 1952 to the fifth edition in 1988, Würthwein faithfully updated the book in light of new research. But now a new edition of Würthwein is due. While staying true to the original structure and character of Würthweins classic work, Alexander Fischer has rewritten the text completely to bring it up to date with the new Quinta edition of Biblia Hebraica. Besides updating information throughout, this edition includes a new chapter on the texts from the Qumran. Fischers Text of the Old Testament will be an indispensable resource for serious students of the Biblia Hebraica and Old Testament exegesis.

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Kristin De Troyer-- University of St. Andrews This finely revised and nicely updated version of one of the classics in our field can truly be called a grand introduction to the history of the biblical text. Leonard Greenspoon-- Creighton University Readers familiar with Wurthwein's earlier work will discover all of the strengths of his approach to Biblical Hebrew. Old and new readers will enjoy the thoroughly up-to-date discussion of the aims and methods of textual criticism as well as the unbiased analysis of ancient versions and their modern scholarly editions. Beautifully reproduced plates are easy to read, and the updated bibliography is satisfyingly full. . . . This successful project can be easily digested by newcomers and savored by specialists. Robert L. Hubbard-- North Park Theological Seminary A very welcome, thorough revision of the long-honored standard introduction to the Masoretic text. Its integration of recent scholarship is first-rate, and the rewritten text retains the clear, accessible style that won its predecessors decades of popularity as a textbook. Yet another generation of students will find in this book a friendly, reliable guide through the complex terrain of ancient Hebrew texts and their relationships. Highly commended. "

Kristin De Troyer
-- University of St. Andrews
This finely revised and nicely updated version of one of the classics in our field can truly be called a grand introduction to the history of the biblical text.
Leonard Greenspoon
-- Creighton University
Readers familiar with Wurthwein s earlier work will discover all of the strengths of his approach to Biblical Hebrew. Old and new readers will enjoy the thoroughly up-to-date discussion of the aims and methods of textual criticism as well as the unbiased analysis of ancient versions and their modern scholarly editions. Beautifully reproduced plates are easy to read, and the updated bibliography is satisfyingly full. . . . This successful project can be easily digested by newcomers and savored by specialists.
Robert L. Hubbard
-- North Park Theological Seminary
A very welcome, thorough revision of the long-honored standard introduction to the Masoretic text. Its integration of recent scholarship is first-rate, and the rewritten text retains the clear, accessible style that won its predecessors decades of popularity as a textbook. Yet another generation of students will find in this book a friendly, reliable guide through the complex terrain of ancient Hebrew texts and their relationships. Highly commended. "

Kristin De Troyer
-- University of St. Andrews
-This finely revised and nicely updated version of one of the classics in our field can truly be called a grand introduction to the history of the biblical text.-
Leonard Greenspoon
-- Creighton University
-Readers familiar with Wurthwein's earlier work will discover all of the strengths of his approach to Biblical Hebrew. Old and new readers will enjoy the thoroughly up-to-date discussion of the aims and methods of textual criticism as well as the unbiased analysis of ancient versions and their modern scholarly editions. Beautifully reproduced plates are easy to read, and the updated bibliography is satisfyingly full. . . . This successful project can be easily digested by newcomers and savored by specialists.-
Robert L. Hubbard
-- North Park Theological Seminary
-A very welcome, thorough revision of the long-honored standard introduction to the Masoretic text. Its integration of recent scholarship is first-rate, and the rewritten text retains the clear, accessible style that won its predecessors decades of popularity as a textbook. Yet another generation of students will find in this book a friendly, reliable guide through the complex terrain of ancient Hebrew texts and their relationships. Highly commended.-

About the Author:

Ernst W?rthwein (1909-1996) was professor emeritus of OldTestament at Philipps-Universit't Marburg in Germany.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0802866808
• ISBN 13: 9780802866806
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 363