Textual Criticism of the Hebrew Bible: Revised and Expanded Fourth Edition

by Emanuel Tov (Editor)

Since its initial publication in 1992, Textual Criticism of the Hebrew Bible has established itself as the indispensable resource for student, teacher, and researcher. In this completely revised fourth edition, Emanuel Tov once again proves himself the authority on the text of the Hebrew Bible. While Tov incorporates the last ten years of scholarship, including the new studies on the Dead Sea Scrolls, Textual Criticism of the Hebrew Bible presents a more simplified and practical analysis than its earlier editions. Simplification consists in the reduction of the theoretical introductory material in the first nine chapters. The practical aspects of this book are shown by the increase in tables, the many samples from scrolls and editions accompanied by explanations, and the suggestions for exercises.

524 pages, Hardcover

Published November 8, 2022

Reviews

[John Uit de Flesch · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fascinating. Comprehensive. Dry.

The topic is interesting to me. Most discussions or references to Textual Criticism are NT in nature. This explores the world of OT Textual Criticism. It’s a good overview.

Certain parts of the book were dry or were angles on the topic that didnt interest me. I learned much more about the sources for OT criticism outside the MT and the LXX. I was especially grateful to learn about the Samaritan Penteuch.

(A few portions were scanned—I didn’t read every word.)

[Derek Woodall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great resource for textual criticism of the Hebrew Bible.