textual criticism
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Was the Greek Septuagint Twisted by Christians to Prove Jesus?
Rabbi Tovia Singer, a determined opponent of Yeshua and the claims of the New Testament, has made attacks on the Septuagint a key part of his arguments against the New Testament. By sowing doubt on the integrity of the Septuagint, he seeks to undermine belief in Yeshua. Whereas the typical wisdom would be to ask,… Continue reading
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Psalm 22 and “They Pierced My Hands and Feet”
In the sixteenth century, Christian publisher Daniel Bomberg was commissioned to publish the first Mikraot Gedolot (Rabbinic Bible) using the newly invented printing press. Reportedly, as he was preparing the proofs for Psalm 22:16 (v. 17 in Jewish Bibles),[1] one of his Jewish proofreaders drew his attention to a single word: כארו (ka’aru). This word… Continue reading
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Textual Criticism 102: Identifying and Solving Textual Problems in Hebrew Bible Manuscripts
In this article, we will summarize some general procedures in textual criticism and demonstrate methods that are helpful in identifying (and correcting) problems in the biblical manuscripts. The end goal is to have a clearer understanding of what is contained within the Holy Scriptures, so that we may better follow the God of Israel who… Continue reading
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Textual Criticism 101: The Hebrew Bible
In this article, we will give an overview concerning why there is a need for textual criticism of the Hebrew Bible. We will also define some important terms, introduce our readers to the major text families of the Hebrew Scriptures, and illustrate ways to access them online and in print. The following article (Textual Criticism… Continue reading