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DI5105 Textual Criticism of the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament

Academic year(s): 2018-2019

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

This module will critically survey the most important witnesses, that is both manuscripts and text traditions, of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament, the Septuagint and the New Testament and show how the different manuscripts are used to create text editions. The class will also focus on the printed texts and their textual apparati and demonstrate how to successfully use these.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 4 hours (Weeks 1 -5)

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment: No Re-Assessment Available

Personnel

Module teaching staff: Dr M Lyons