CONTENTS

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Endorsements

Dedication

List of Illustrations

List of Abbreviations

Acknowledgments

Introduction

1. Writing in the Ancient Near East

2. A Brief Overview of the Transmission of the Old Testament Text

3. Hebrew Texts of the Old Testament

4. Ancient Translations of the Old Testament

5. Critical Editions of the Old Testament Text

6. Scribal Changes in the Old Testament Text

7. Principles and Practice of Textual Criticism

8. Textual Commentary on the Book of Ruth

Conclusion

Appendix A: An English Key to BHS

Appendix B: What Text(s) Are We Attempting to Reconstruct?

Glossary

Bibliography

Subject Index

Author Index

Scripture Index

Notes

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