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BYU Professor Named Editor for New Edition of Hebrew Old Testament Slated to be ‘Most Accurate’ Brigham Young University professor of Hebrew Donald W. Parry has been appointed as an editor for a new edition of Biblia Hebraica Quinta, the Hebrew Old Testament. Parry will work on the updated translation of Isaiah along with scholars of the United Bible Society and the German Bible Society. Biblia Hebraica Quinta will be used by 140 worldwide Bible organizations and translated into 140 different languages, including Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Finnish, Portuguese, Chinese, Italian and German. “This will benefit the entire world community of believers in the Old Testament, which includes Christians and Jews,” Parry said. Parry was invited to serve as an editor of Biblia Hebraica Quinta, the fifth edition of the Hebrew Bible. He is one of about two dozen editors from the world wide community and one of only a few from the United States . He hopes to provide a unique perspective to the project as he works with this interconfessional group. He will compare the Hebrew Bible, also known as the traditional Old Testament, with the Dead Sea Scrolls books of Isaiah. In addition, he will compare the two Hebrew texts with the Greek translation, the Septuaginta. “In the book of Isaiah, there are many rare Hebrew words that we didn’t understand before the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls,” Parry said. “But that discovery has clarified a great number of rare Hebrew words that translators could only guess at before. The end user will better understand Isaiah’s writings as a result of this project.” By using all three variations of the Bible, he and others working on Biblia Hebraica Quinta will create the most accurate edition of the Hebrew Bible to be used by people all over the world. Parry will specifically contribute to the book of Isaiah in the collection. “Jesus Christ commanded us to study Isaiah; for a number of reasons the writings of Isaiah are of great value to those of us who live in these days,” Parry said. “This is a blessing and a gift from the Lord to work on this project.” Return to Top of Article No Comments | Post or read comments FEATURES Proctors on a Mission #13-Mentoring the Missionaries By Scot and Maurine Proctor UNICEF and the Church Collaborate to Help Youth in Peru By Meridian Church Newswire Joseph Smith Papers: What the Prophet’s ‘Legal Records’ reveal about his life By Church News Who Was Amaleki? By Scripture Central Layton Utah Temple Is Ready for Public Tours By Meridian Church Newswire Putting it all Together (Part 2) By Daris Howard Open House, Dedication and Groundbreaking Dates for Temples in Argentina, Ohio, and Pennsylvania By Meridian Church Newswire PAST ISSUES Most Read Yesterday's Articles Associated Press Embarrasses Itself in Conference Coverage by Christopher D. Cunningham Emphasizing covenants, First Presidency updates temple recommend interview questions, shares statement on the wearing of the temple garment by Church News VIDEO: Three Prophets Tell Us Why We are Building So Many Temples by Meridian Magazine My Dangerous Vacation Surprise by Becky Douglas Is it possible you need to do LESS, in order to grow? by Jacob Z. Hess Proctors on a Mission #13-Mentoring the Missionaries by Scot and Maurine Proctor When Joseph Smith Is Attacked by Daniel C. Peterson Who Was Amaleki? by Scripture Central Brigham Young And “Slavery In Zion” by Daniel C. Peterson Does the Book of Jarom Add Anything Important to the Book of Mormon? by Marilynne Todd Linford Who Was Amaleki? By Scripture Central What’s really at stake in the abortion pill case before the Supreme Court By United Families International My Dangerous Vacation Surprise By Becky Douglas Layton Utah Temple Is Ready for Public Tours By Meridian Church Newswire Putting it all Together (Part 2) By Daris Howard INSPIRATION FOR LIVING A LATTER-DAY SAINT LIFE Daily news, articles, videos and podcasts sent straight to your inbox. Name First Name Last Name Email* * I agree and consent to Meridian Magazine's privacy policy. CAPTCHA 58277