Scribal Schools and Scriptural Transmission: The Preservation of Old Testament Texts

The text discusses the crucial role of ancient scribal schools in preserving Old Testament texts, explaining their origin, training methods, techniques for error minimization, and their broader impact on society. Scribal schools started in the pre-monarchic period in Israel, not only serving religious functions but also assisting state operations. Emphasizing precision, scribes successfully minimized transmission errors and were integral to safeguarding religious texts. Furthermore, these schools served as cultural centers, and their works held societal significance. The work of scribes was regarded as both scholarly and sacred.

15 Oct 2023 0

Unveiling the Truth: The Apocrypha—An In-Depth Examination

The post explores the process and principles behind establishing the Bible canon, focusing on both the Hebrew and the Greek New Testament Canon. It underscores the requirements for books to earn canonical status, i.e., evidence of divine inspiration, coherence with other biblical teachings, and endorsement by apostolic authorities. Discussions include the formation and organization of the Hebrew Canon, issues with Apocryphal texts and their contradictions, historical perspectives on the Apocrypha, and the authority of New Testament Apocryphal writings. The post reiterates the Bible’s integrity as God's inspired truth.

11 Oct 2023 0

Safeguarding Scripture: The Role of the Masoretes in Old Testament Preservation

In 'Safeguarding Scripture: The Role of the Masoretes in Old Testament Preservation,' we shine a light on the dedicated scribes of the Middle Ages, the Masoretes. Their extraordinary attention to detail and commitment to the accurate transmission of Scripture has secured the integrity of the Old Testament for generations. This article takes you through their methodologies, achievements, and enduring influence on biblical studies.

14 Jul 2023 0

Examining the Authenticity of the Hebrew Scriptures and the Benefits of Biblical Archaeology

Explore the authenticity of the Bible as a historical document, the way it is corroborated by ancient inscriptions, and the perspectives of renowned archaeologists like William Foxwell Albright. Dive into the unique stature of the Bible and its profound, universal message. Uncover the hidden depths of the Old Testament's authenticity as a historical document and its unique standing among ancient texts. Join us as we unravel its profound, universal message and reveal the surprising evidence that challenges skeptics. Embark on this captivating journey and let the Bible's truth speak for itself.

3 May 2023 0

How Well Has the Old Testament Text Been Preserved?

Judaism has always been a book religion: it stands or falls with the Old Testament, especially with the Pentateuch. Although no manuscript of the Hebrew Old Testament is older than the 10th-century B.C.E, save for one papyrus and the Dead Sea Scrolls, we know, from citations, translations, etc., that the consonantal text of the Old Testament was in the 1st century C.E. practically what it is today.

18 Nov 2022 1

Textual Studies of the Hebrew Bible

The Old Testament, the inspired Word of God, how was it copied, maintained as to the textual reliability, and handed down throughout the past three thousand five hundred years?

20 May 2022 0

OTTC GENESIS 1:26: “and over all the earth” or “over all the wild animals of the earth”?

Codex Leningrad B 19A is the earliest complete manuscript of the Hebrew Scriptures (c. 1008 C.E.), which serves as a primary source for the recovery of details in the missing parts of the Aleppo Codex. The Aleppo Codex is an important Hebrew Masoretic manuscript from about 930 C.E. Codex Leningrad and the Aleppo Codex are the two most important Hebrew Old Testament manuscripts. ...

15 Jan 2022 0

THE LENINGRAD CODEX (B 19-A): A Precious Bible Treasure

The Leningrad Codex is the oldest complete manuscript of the Hebrew Bible in Hebrew, using the Masoretic Text and Tiberian vocalization. It is dated 1008 CE (or possibly 1009).

15 Jan 2022 2

Evaluation of the Hebrew Old Testament Texts and Ancient Versions as to Their Usefulness for Textual Criticism

How the Hebrew Scriptures, as part of the inspired Word of God, were copied, preserved as to textual integrity, and transmitted down to this day.

14 Jan 2022 1

The Dead Sea Scrolls: Who Wrote Them?

After carefully dating these fragile documents, it has been determined that they were copied or composed sometime between the third-century B.C.E and the first-century C.E.

20 Nov 2021 3

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