Aron Dotan
Aron Dotan is a distinguished scholar in the field of Hebrew Bible studies and a professor emeritus at Tel Aviv University. His academic work primarily focuses on the textual criticism and philology of the Hebrew Bible. Over his career, Dotan has contributed significantly to the understanding of the Masoretic text, which is the authoritative Hebrew text of the Jewish Bible.
He has been involved in several critical projects and editions concerning the Hebrew Bible. One of his notable contributions is his work on the Biblia Hebraica Leningradensia (BHL), which is a critical edition of the Hebrew Bible based on the oldest complete manuscript of the Hebrew Bible, the Leningrad Codex. This work has been influential in biblical studies and has helped scholars and students alike to access a more accurate text of the Hebrew Scriptures.
In addition to his editorial work, Aron Dotan has also published numerous articles and books that explore various aspects of biblical text and its transmission. His scholarly work continues to impact the field of biblical studies, making significant contributions to the academic community and enhancing the study and understanding of the Hebrew Bible.