A Samaritan in the Bible was a member of the distinct community of Samaria, shaped by Assyrian conquest, mixed population, and rival worship.
What Is a Samaritan in the Bible?
Mount Ebal: The Mountain of Covenant Sanctions, Joshua’s Altar, and Jehovah’s Written Law
Mount Ebal stood at the center of Israel’s covenant life as the mountain of curse, Joshua’s altar, and the public writing of Jehovah’s law.
Leviticus 7:21 and the Masoretic Reading of Unclean Detestable Thing
Leviticus 7:21 preserves the Masoretic reading “unclean detestable thing,” a broader and stronger expression than the secondary variant “swarming thing.”
Leviticus 2:11 and the Masoretic Reading “You Shall Burn”: The Altar Ban on Leaven and Honey
Leviticus 2:11 retains the Masoretic reading “you shall burn,” preserving the altar ban on leaven and honey in Jehovah’s worship.
Leviticus 1:7 and the Singular “Priest”
Leviticus 1:7 should retain the singular “priest.” The plural “priests” is a later harmonization to the nearby wording of verses 5 and 8.
Exodus 39:24—Why the Masoretic Text Does Not Need the Addition “Linen”
Exodus 39:24 preserves the shorter Hebrew reading; “linen” in the ancient versions is a clarifying expansion, not the original text.
Texts in Transition: How Old Testament Scripture Adapted Over Time
Old Testament Scripture adapted in script, format, and translation while its inspired wording was preserved through disciplined manuscript transmission.
A Study of Textual Families: The Groupings of Old Testament Manuscripts
A full study of Old Testament textual families, showing why the Masoretic tradition remains the primary base text among all manuscript groupings.
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.
A Textual Journey: Tracing the Old Testament Through Time
A historical walk through how the Old Testament was copied, translated, checked, and restored—without mythical claims of flawless copying.
