Textual Criticism of the Hebrew Bible in the Electronic Age. Advantages and Disadvantages of the Use of Electronic Tools Cover Image

Critica textuală a Bibliei ebraice în era electronică. Avantaje și dezavantaje ale utilizării instrumentelor electronice
Textual Criticism of the Hebrew Bible in the Electronic Age. Advantages and Disadvantages of the Use of Electronic Tools

Author(s): Emanuel Tov
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Language and Literature Studies, Theology and Religion, Biblical studies, Philology, Translation Studies
Published by: Editura Universităţii »Alexandru Ioan Cuza« din Iaşi
Keywords: computer-assisted research; digital texts; textual criticism; Bible codes; Wikipedia;

Summary/Abstract: Since the 1970’s computers are used in the service of textual research and much has been achieved, but there are also drawbacks to the electronic advancement. This paper discusses the conceptual drawbacks for the study of textual criticism. It is also suggested that the use of computers may result in the loss of certain learning skills. The abuse of computers also led to the development of a branch of pseudo-research, and finally, the trustworthiness of electronic tools, especially Wikipedia, is discussed.

  • Issue Year: 10/2021
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 23-32
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Romanian