A clear, step-by-step tour of how CBGM moves from collation to local stemmata, coherence, potential ancestors, and defensible “initial text” decisions.
Coherence-Based Genealogical Method Key Terms Explained for Beginners: Coherence, Potential Ancestors, Local Stemmata, and the Initial Text
Learn CBGM’s core terms—coherence, potential ancestor, local stemma, and initial text—and how to use them alongside early manuscript anchors with confidence.

