The Variable Spellings of the Hebrew Bible

The Variable Spellings of the Hebrew Bible
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Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages : 264
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Book Synopsis The Variable Spellings of the Hebrew Bible by : James Barr

Download or read book The Variable Spellings of the Hebrew Bible written by James Barr and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1989 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this detailed study, Barr examines the problem of standardization of spelling in the Bible. He scrutinizes both the optional use or omission of letters such as W or Y to indicate certain vowels, and the several variations of spelling present in the individual books and passages, suggesting explanations of how the different spellings occur on the same page or even in the same verse. An authoritative and original analysis, this book will make an important contribution to the development of the text of the Hebrew Bible and to the history of the Hebrew language.


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