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In this 1861 study, the pioneering biblical scholar Frederick Henry Scrivener outlined the emerging discipline of New Testament textual criticism for students and other non-specialists. His book provides valuable insights into important Victorian developments in the field, which will interest advanced students and historians of the subject today.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of textual criticism, a critical branch of scholarship dedicated to understanding and reconstructing the original text of ancient works, particularly the New Testament. The author skillfully guides the reader through the complexities of this discipline, exploring the diverse sources of information that can be used to pinpoint variations in the text. A wide range of topics is examined including the nature and history of ancient manuscripts, the importance of ancient translations, and the analysis of citations from early Christian writers. The book explores the historical context within which the New Testament texts developed, including how they were copied, edited, and interpreted by scholars and theologians over centuries. The author provides an in-depth look at the challenges and rewards of deciphering the layers of history embedded within the New Testament text, highlighting the interplay of historical context, textual variations, and the quest for the original word of God. Through this engaging journey, readers gain a deeper appreciation for the process by which the New Testament text has been preserved and transmitted, and the insights that textual criticism can offer towards understanding its meaning. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331393467_0
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