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Author:   Rev Dr. George Athas (Moore College, Australia) ,  Dr David Davage (Orebo School of Theology, Sweden)
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   T&T Clark
Dimensions:   Width: 16.80cm , Height: 3.80cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   1.240kg
ISBN:  

9781350082632

ISBN 10:   1350082635
Pages:   640
Publication Date:   22 January 2026
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Preface Acknowledgements Abbreviations Introduction 1. What is the Masoretic Text and why study it? -- George Athas, Moore Theological College, Australia 2. Guide to Modern Resources -- Elvira María Martín Contreras, CCHS, Spain Origins: The Masoretes 3. Scribes in Antiquity -- William Schniedewind, UCLA, USA 4. History of the Tiberian School -- George Athas, Moore Theological College, USA The Masoretic System 5. Pointing: Vowel and Cantillation System -- David Marcus, Jewish Theological Seminary, USA 6. Paragraphing & Versification -- David Marcus, Jewish Theological Seminary, USA 7. The Masorah -- Daniel Mynatt, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, USA The Manuscripts 8. ‘Proto Masoretic’ Texts from the Judean Desert -- Emanuel Tov, Hebrew University Jerusalem, Israel 9. The Major Codices of the Masoretic Text -- Donald R. Vance, Independent Scholar 10. Second Rabbinic Bible -- Elvira María Martín Contreras, CCHS, Spain The Biblical Texts 11. Torah -- Emanuel Tov, Hebrew University Jerusalem, Israel 12. Books of Samuel -- Emanuel Tov, Hebrew University Jerusalem, Irael 13. Isaiah -- contributor still to be confirmed 14. Jeremiah -- Jerome Lund, Independent Scholar 15. Book of the Twelve -- contributor still to be confirmed 16. Daniel -- Ian M. Young, University of Sydney, Australia 17. The Psalms -- contributor still to be confirmed The Masoretic Text and the New Testament 18. The New Testament’s use of the Masoretic Text type -- Donald R Vance, Independent Scholar Bibliography and Further Reading Index

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What an absolute joy—this Handbook to the Masoretic Text! Given the superb general introductions to the history of the Masora, the resources, the vocalization and accentuation, the Masora, and many other important topics, as well as the outstanding specific contributions produced by top scholars on all the Biblical books, this Handbook will truly be the Handbook for decades to come. * Kristin De Troyer, University of Salzburg, Austria * A state-of-the art compendium of recent research on the Masoretic text, from its precursors at Qumran to the great medieval codices to studies of each biblical book. A treasure trove for scholars and students of the Hebrew Bible, its manuscript history, and the work of the medieval masters of tradition * Ronald S. Hendel, UC Berkeley, USA * This book offers a clear and accessible exploration of the historical, textual, and literary dimensions of the Masoretic Text. It offers clear and balanced syntheses that reflect the current state of research. A must-read for scholars and students of the Hebrew Bible. Through its high-quality contributions, this book brings together essential knowledge about the Masoretic Text, its identification, history, and literary significance. * Innocent Himbaza, University of Fribourg, Switzerland *

What an absolute joy—this Handbook to the Masoretic Text! Given the superb general introductions to the history of the Masora, the resources, the vocalization and accentuation, the Masora, and many other important topics, as well as the outstanding specific contributions produced by top scholars on all the Biblical books, this Handbook will truly be the Handbook for decades to come. * Kristin De Troyer, University of Salzburg, Austria *

Author Information

George Athas is Director of Postgraduate Studies and Lecturer in Old Testament, Hebrew, and Church History at Moore College, in Sydney, Australia. David Davage is Reader in Old Testament Exegesis at Örebro School of Theology, Sweden.

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