Codex Allies Vol Study by Herman Charles (4 results)

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating and complex world of New Testament textual criticism, specifically focusing on the historical and documentary evidence surrounding Codex B, a prominent manuscript. The author challenges the widely accepted view of Codex B as a "neutral text," free from the influences of other textual traditions. Through meticulous analysis of the manuscript's readings and comparisons with other ancient versions, the author argues that Codex B exhibits traces of Egyptian and Alexandrian revisions, as well as possible influences from the Syriac and Latin versions. By questioning the neutrality of Codex B, the author invites readers to reconsider the intricate history of the New Testament text and the various forces that shaped its transmission over centuries. This exploration sheds light on the ongoing scholarly debate about the most accurate representation of the original text, highlighting the importance of considering all available evidence and challenging long-held assumptions. Ultimately, this book underscores the dynamic nature of textual criticism and the need for ongoing investigation and critical analysis in the quest to understand the history and transmission of the New Testament. 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.…

Hardcover. Condition: g+ to vg. First edition. Quarto (10 x 6 1/2"). [4], xv, [1], 497, [1]pp (Vol. 1); [4], 412pp (Vol. 2). Modern green cloth with gold lettering to spines. The author of this book, Herman Charles Hoskier (1864-1938), was a biblical scholar, and British textual critic. Hoskier, as textual critic, generally but not entirely supported the Byzantine text-type against the Alexandrian text-type. In "Codex B and It Allies," Hoskier compared the text of Codex Vaticanus with Codex Sinaiticus, and showed how many significant disagreements the best witnesses of the Alexandrian text have. He attempted to demonstrate that Vaticanus presents a text which has been conformed to the Coptic versions. Hoskier compared text of the Minuscule 700 with the Textus Receptus and exhibits 2724 differences. Ex-library bookplate on inside of each front cover, and pocket on inside of back covers. Ex-library stamp to top and bottom edges. Minor to moderate soiling to front cover of first volume. Bindings and interior in good+ to very good condition.…