What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to clarify misconceptions about the Coherence-Based Genealogical Method (CBGM) regarding text history.

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March 14, 2026

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Key Points

The aim is to clarify misconceptions about the Coherence-Based Genealogical Method (CBGM) regarding text history.
Analysis of the Coherence-Based Genealogical Method's principles
Examination of internal evidence in manuscript studies
CBGM does not aim to provide a historical account of texts.
Emphasis is placed on the importance of internal evidence for determining the initial text.

Abstract

Abstract Despite the term “genealogical” in the name Coherence-Based Genealogical Method, researchers should not expect the CBGM to provide a proposed history of the text through its manuscripts. This puts a premium on the use of internal evidence to establish the initial text.

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Stephen C. Carlson (Thu,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b4fb8db39f7826a300bdbe https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.15699/tc.20.2015.11

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