Making the Biblical Text: Textual Studies in the Hebrew and ...

This scholarly volume presents eight essays originating from a symposium held at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, focusing on the textual and literary history of the Hebrew Bible and the Greek Bible. The work examines the multiplicity of text types in the earliest history of the Hebrew Bible, exploring whether this diversity results from different geographic locations or distinct Jewish communities, such as those in Jerusalem, Samaria, or Alexandria. It also considers the varying qualities and evaluations of certain text forms, questioning whether some enjoyed special esteem and recognition in antiquity, and if so, by whom. Through these inquiries, the volume contributes to a deeper understanding of the development and transmission of biblical texts.