Eclectic text editions of Hebrew scripture

Emanuel Tov*

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Abstract

The criticisms voiced a century ago against eclectic editions are very similar to those that may be voiced today. For example, the reconstruction by Torrey in 1927 of the archetype of the parallel Psalms 14 and 53 was criticized the following year by Budde, who at the same time presented his own reconstruction in a much longer study!42 The idea of producing eclectic (critical) editions is logical and has much to recommend it, but too many theoretical and practical problems stand in our way. Further, what should we do if two parallel eclectic editions of the same biblical book are published? Should we read the Bible according to Smith or according to Johnson?

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGo Out and Study the Land' (Judges 18:2)
Subtitle of host publicationArchaeological, Historical and Textual Studies in Honor of Hanan Eshel
EditorsAren M. Maeir, Lawrence H. Schiffman, Jodi Magness
PublisherBrill Academic Publishers
Pages323-333
Number of pages11
ISBN (Electronic)9789004202689
StatePublished - 2012

Publication series

NameSupplements to the Journal for the Study of Judaism
Volume148
ISSN (Print)1384-2161

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