volume 15, issue 2, 2023, pages 119-129

DOI: https://doi.org/10.64438/sbsBIEK7822
Published online: 2023-12-01
Published in print: 2023-12-30

Abstract: Procedures in textual criticism and approaches to that discipline have changed in the twentyfirst century. Together with a wealth of new data, the preparation of a new version of an Introduction to textual criticism has become imperative. In my new edition, less attention is given to most ancient translations (except for the LXX). Further, the texts can be arranged according to text branches. The “rules” for evaluating “original” readings, the types of variants, the attempts to reconstruct the early text, and the approach towards the Masoretic Text need to be reassessed.