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Dr. Rivka, a linguist specializing in ancient Hebrew dialects, is tasked with transliterating a collection of liturgical poems from the Geonic period for a publication aimed at both academic scholars and a broader, informed public. These poems contain numerous words with pronunciations that significantly deviate from modern standard Hebrew due to regional dialectical influences of the time. While ISO 259:1984 provides a standardized transliteration system, Dr. Rivka is concerned that strict adherence to it would obscure the poems\' original phonetic nuances and make them less accessible to the intended audience. Considering the contextual factors and the target readership, what is the most appropriate approach for Dr. Rivka to take in transliterating these poems?
Employ a modified transliteration system that prioritizes phonetic accuracy within the specific historical dialect, while providing footnotes to explain deviations from ISO 259:1984 and ensuring reversibility where feasible.
Strictly adhere to ISO 259:1984 to maintain consistency and reversibility, regardless of dialectical variations, and provide a separate glossary of dialectical pronunciations for interested readers.
Use a completely phonetic transliteration system (e.g., IPA) that captures all dialectical nuances, abandoning ISO 259:1984 entirely to ensure maximum phonetic accuracy.
Transliterate only the portions of the poems that conform to modern standard Hebrew pronunciation, omitting or paraphrasing sections with significant dialectical variations to avoid confusion.

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