Biblical Hebrew Forum

["Maurice A. O'Sullivan" <mauros AT iol.ie>]

At 11:41 17/12/2003, Steve Puluka wrote:

> I have found this book helpfull in decoding the text.  The first 70 pages
> are a general introduction to how the BHS is words then follows a complete
> dictionary of all the special terms used in the MP notes.  There is a full
> index of all passages cited in the notes as well.  Most helpfull.
>
> Kelly, Page.  The Masorah of BHS: Introduction and Annotate Glossary.
> Eeardmans, Grand Rapids, MI, 1998.

Yes, Steve -- I agree with your recommendation, though _after_ Yousaf 
tackles the more general book I recommended.

And after your recommendation, he can go to:

Yeivin, Israel. Introduction to the Tiberian Masorah. (5th. ed) Masoretic 
Studies, Orlinsky, Harry M. Atlanta: Scholars Press, 1980.

which will, I think, tell him all he ever wanted to know on the subject <g>


Maurice A. O'Sullivan  [ Bray, Ireland ]
mauros AT iol.ie