The System of Masoretic Accentuation: Some Introductory Issues

The goal of this article is to address introductory issues concerning the origin, function, and relevance of the Masoretic accentuation. First, it describes the recent scholarly attitude towards Masoretic accentuation. Then it clarifies some of the terminology involved and shows in which texts the M...

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Authors: Hoop, Raymond de 1958- (Author) ; Sanders, Paul 1962- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: The National Library of Canada 2022
In: The journal of Hebrew scriptures
Year: 2022, Volume: 22, Pages: 1-66
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Hebrew language / Hebrew writing / Stress / Massorah / Introduction / Research / History / Function / Origin / Bible. Jesaja 56,9
IxTheo Classification:BC Ancient Orient; religion
CA Christianity
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Summary:The goal of this article is to address introductory issues concerning the origin, function, and relevance of the Masoretic accentuation. First, it describes the recent scholarly attitude towards Masoretic accentuation. Then it clarifies some of the terminology involved and shows in which texts the Masoretic accents were used in addition to the Hebrew Bible. Finally, it offers a discussion of the original purpose and function of the Masoretic accentuation.
ISSN:1203-1542
Contains:Enthalten in: The journal of Hebrew scriptures
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.5508/jhs29622