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Translation of Hebrew Scriptures: 3 Codices

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I need to find the 3 manuscripts primarily used by early scholars in their translation of Hebrew Scriptures Does anyone know? Thanks.

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By example and discussion, this solution identifies and explains the three manuscripts used by early Jewish scholars in the translation of Hebrew Scripture. Supplemented with three resources on the Old Testament and Hebrew manuscripts, as well as links for further research are also provided.

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1. I need to find the 3 manuscripts primarily used by early scholars in their translation of Hebrew Scriptures...does anyone know?

The 3 manuscripts primarily used by early scholars in their translation of Hebrew Scriptures are:

1. Septuagint
2. The Samaritan Pentateuch
3. Massoretic Text (see attachment for various versions)

Note: The Septuagint version of the Scriptures is believed to be more accurate than the Massoretic and the Samaritan text. In fact, it appears that the Massoretic text is based somewhat upon the Samaritan text. The Septuagint version is not based upon the Massoretic or the Samaritan text. This means the Septuagint text is superior ...

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