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Curt Niccum wrote:

<< At some point, the two questions currently circulating converge, and the
 point of convergence is apparently rather late. The equidistant letter
 theory only works if the form of the MT published in BHS is viewed as
 miraculously preserved. With regard to the Massoretes, they certainly
 predate Codex Leningradensis, but "perfect" conformity seems to be a modern
 requirement. >>

The text used by the ELS [Equidistant Letter Spacing] theory is not the BHS
text but the Koren text. This text differs from the BHS text in about 142
places with respect to the consonants. The electronic Koren text is purported
to be the exact replication of the official text used in synagogs throughout
the world.

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<< I have no doubt, however, that the proponents of this equidistant letter
 theory will choose to employ it to "purify" the text which is where this
 really intersects with textual criticism. >>
 
This is not likely so, because the Orthodox Jewish community regards the
Koren (synagog) text to be perfectly preserved from the hand of Moses.

Sincerely,
James D. Price

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