Karl Elliger

Karl Elliger was a prominent German biblical scholar and theologian, best known for his work on the Hebrew Bible. He was born on August 17, 1901, in Stuttgart, Germany, and pursued his academic career in theology and biblical studies, contributing significantly to the field of Old Testament research. His work has had a lasting impact on the study of biblical texts, particularly through his role in the development of the Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia (BHS). Elliger's scholarly efforts were focused on the textual criticism and editing of the Hebrew Bible, aiming to provide a more accurate text based on the Masoretic tradition.

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BHS Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia