scholarly journals New Digital Tools for a New Critical Edition of the Hebrew Bible

Open Theology ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 80-94 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Yardney ◽  
Sandra R. Schloen ◽  
Miller Prosser
Keyword(s):  
Hebrew Bible ◽  
Critical Edition ◽  
Digital Tools ◽  
Digital Analysis ◽  
Biblical Text ◽  
University Of Chicago ◽  
Critical Editions ◽  
Digital Edition ◽  
The University

Abstract This article describes the digital edition of the Hebrew Bible: A Critical Edition (HBCE), which is being produced as part of a project called Critical Editions for Digital Analysis and Research (CEDAR) at the University of Chicago. We first discuss the goals of the HBCE and its requirements for a digital edition. We then turn to the CEDAR project and the advances it offers, both theoretical and technological. Finally, we present an illustration of how a reader might use the digital HBCE to interact with the biblical text in innovative ways.

Targum, Biblia Hebraica Quinta, And Jewish Bible Interpretation

2007 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-110
Author(s):  
Robert Hayward
Keyword(s):  
Hebrew Bible ◽  
Critical Edition ◽  
Major Change ◽  
Critical Editions ◽  
Short Survey ◽  
Bible Interpretation

Abstract Publication of the first fascicle (Megillot) of a new critical edition of the Hebrew Bible, Biblia Hebraica Quinta, invites comment on the use of Targum by its editors. This short survey outlines the contents of BHQ, noting provision of introductions to the ancient versions of each biblical book; along with commentaries on the critical apparatus. Unlike earlier critical editions, BHQ makes extensive use of Targumim of the Megillot: several examples are set out and discussed. Despite some minor weaknesses in the presentation of Targumic material, BHQ represents a major change of attitude towards Targum, which specialists will welcome.

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