How buried scrolls, cave finds, and scribal notes confirm the preservation and recoverability of the Old Testament text.
Tales from the Crypts: The Discovery and Deciphering of Cryptic Texts in the Old Testament
Tracing the Footsteps of Jeremiah: An Examination of Textual Variations in The Book of Jeremiah
Jeremiah’s textual variants reveal transmission history, not instability, and the Masoretic Text remains the firm base for recovering the prophet’s words.
The Echo of Ancient Scribes: Understanding the Textual Anomalies in the Old Testament
Textual anomalies in the Old Testament are traces of scribal transmission, not proof of corruption, and they can be evaluated with confidence.
The Witness of the Old Latin Version: Its Role in Old Testament Textual Criticism
The Old Latin Version is a secondary but valuable witness to the Septuagint and, at key points, an indirect aid in restoring the Hebrew text.
The Codex Sinaiticus: A Closer Look at its Old Testament Text
Codex Sinaiticus is a major fourth-century witness to the Greek Old Testament, yet the Masoretic Text remains the base for restoring the original Hebrew text.
The Tale of Two Texts: A Comparative Analysis of the Masoretic Text and the Dead Sea Scrolls
The Masoretic Text and the Dead Sea Scrolls together show remarkable stability in the Hebrew Bible, with manageable variants and strong confirmation.
Comparative Readings: Understanding the Samaritan and Masoretic Texts
A careful comparison of the Samaritan Pentateuch and the Masoretic Text strengthens confidence by exposing scribal tendencies and confirming the stable base text.
Preservation and Restoration: The Journey of Old Testament Texts through History
Preservation and restoration explain how Jehovah’s Word endures through disciplined transmission and careful textual comparison.
Material Witness: Papyrus, Parchment, and the Transmission of Old Testament Texts
Papyrus and parchment shaped how the Old Testament was copied, preserved, and evaluated, grounding textual confidence in material evidence and disciplined transmission.
Exodus 23:25—Old Testament Text and Translation Commentary
Exodus 23:25 promises covenant blessing—provision and removal of sickness—conditioned on faithful service to Jehovah.
