Notes on the Hebrew Text and the Topography of the Books of Samuel (Classic Reprint): With an Introduction on Hebrew Palaeography and the Ancient Versions and Facsimiles of Inscriptions and Maps - Softcover

S. R. Driver

 
9781332759972: Notes on the Hebrew Text and the Topography of the Books of Samuel (Classic Reprint): With an Introduction on Hebrew Palaeography and the Ancient Versions and Facsimiles of Inscriptions and Maps

Synopsis

In-depth study of the Hebrew text and topography of Samuel This scholarly volume examines the Hebrew wording and place names in the Second Book of Samuel, paired with an introduction on Hebrew palaeography and the ancient versions and maps. It offers careful textual notes, apparatus, and facsimiles to illuminate the text’s history and geography.

The book frames its analysis with a clear focus on the language, script, and historical context behind the Samuel narrative. It blends philology with topographic detail, helping readers understand how the text was shaped over time and how places and inscriptions relate to the biblical story.


  • Detailed discussion of Hebrew grammar, syntax, and idioms as they appear in Samuel.

  • Introduction to Hebrew palaeography and the transmission of the text.

  • Notes on translations, ancient versions, and map-based references to locations.

  • Reference-style notes that support deeper study of the book’s structure and history.



Ideal for students and researchers of the Hebrew Bible, textual criticism, and biblical geography, as well as readers seeking a rigorous, map-informed look at Samuel’s language and place names.

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