Ellis R. Brotzman - Old Testament Textual Criticism: A Practical Introduction

1994, 2016 by Ellis R. Brotzman and Eric J. Tully

Published by Baker Academic

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Ebook edition created 2016

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ISBN 978-1-4934-0475-9

Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are the authors translations.

Without a doubt, this is the best textbook for introducing students to the textual history of the Hebrew Bible. It is both comprehensive and clear as it leads students into the essential discipline of textual criticism for biblical interpretation. We are indebted to Brotzman and Tully for providing a resource that does not avoid the complexities of the text but at the same time maintains the integrity of that text in terms of inspiration and authority.

Miles V. Van Pelt , Reformed Theological Seminary

At last, we have a true intermediate exploration of Old Testament textual criticism. Brotzman and Tully have struck a refreshing balance between foundational content and practical illustration. The textual analysis of Ruth alone is sufficient to commend this book to Hebrew students, and the authors discussion of the emerging Biblia Hebraica Quinta critical edition is a helpful aid for the next generation. Because of its accessible approach and sustained interest in the exegetical process, Old Testament Textual Criticism will be a standard tool in my language classes.

Andrew J. Schmutzer , Moody Bible Institute

For Ruth

Like her biblical namesake, she too is (a capable woman)
ERB

For my parents, Don and Connie,

who modeled a love for the Bible and taught me to take seriously every word
EJT

CONTENTS

ILLUSTRATIONS

Tables

Figures

ABBREVIATIONS

General and Bibliographic

Textual Sigla

Hebrew Bible/Old Testament

Old Testament Apocrypha