Jewish Masoretic Text

The Jewish Masoretic Text (MT) is the authoritative Hebrew version of the Jewish Bible, specifically the Tanakh. Compiled between the 7th and 10th centuries CE by Jewish scholars known as the Masoretes, it preserves the original texts with precise spelling, pronunciation, and cantillation marks. The MT serves as the basis for most Protestant Old Testament translations, while the Jewish community regards it as sacred. It reflects centuries of careful transmission and interpretation, ensuring the text's integrity and fidelity to tradition. The MT is crucial for understanding Jewish religious life and biblical scholarship.