Abstract
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Journal | TC: A Journal of Biblical Textual Criticism |
| ISSN | 1089-7747 |
| Publication status | Published - 2017 |
| MoE publication type | A1 Journal article-refereed |
Fields of Science
- 614 Theology
- 6121 Languages
- 615 History and Archaeology
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Large-Scale Transposition as an Editorial Technique in the Textual History of the Hebrew Bible. / Mäkipelto, Ville Joonas; Tekoniemi, Timo Tapani; Tucker, Miika Paavo.
In: TC: A Journal of Biblical Textual Criticism, 2017.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
TY - JOUR
T1 - Large-Scale Transposition as an Editorial Technique in the Textual History of the Hebrew Bible
AU - Mäkipelto, Ville Joonas
AU - Tekoniemi, Timo Tapani
AU - Tucker, Miika Paavo
PY - 2017
Y1 - 2017
N2 - This article examines the editorial technique of large-scale transpositions through three case studies from the Hebrew Bible. There is documented evidence from various textual witnesses that Josh 8:30–35, 1 Kgs 22:41–51, and the oracles against the nations in Jeremiah have been transposed during the transmission of these books. Insights gained from these cases illuminate the use of this editorial technique. All three transpositions reflect theological motivations related to meanings attributed to certain places, events, people, and revered texts. Transpositions of large textual units were generally achieved by two scribal methods: swapping the order of two sequential textual units or relocating a textual unit to a new context. The latter procedure led to compensatory revisions both within and around the texts. The article also discusses the methodology of studying transpositions and their text-critical evaluation.
AB - This article examines the editorial technique of large-scale transpositions through three case studies from the Hebrew Bible. There is documented evidence from various textual witnesses that Josh 8:30–35, 1 Kgs 22:41–51, and the oracles against the nations in Jeremiah have been transposed during the transmission of these books. Insights gained from these cases illuminate the use of this editorial technique. All three transpositions reflect theological motivations related to meanings attributed to certain places, events, people, and revered texts. Transpositions of large textual units were generally achieved by two scribal methods: swapping the order of two sequential textual units or relocating a textual unit to a new context. The latter procedure led to compensatory revisions both within and around the texts. The article also discusses the methodology of studying transpositions and their text-critical evaluation.
KW - 614 Theology
KW - 6121 Languages
KW - 615 History and Archaeology
M3 - Article
JO - TC: A Journal of Biblical Textual Criticism
JF - TC: A Journal of Biblical Textual Criticism
SN - 1089-7747
ER -