A Student's Guide to Textual Criticism of the Bible
Title | A Student's Guide to Textual Criticism of the Bible PDF eBook |
Author | Paul D. Wegner |
Publisher | InterVarsity Press |
Pages | 340 |
Release | 2006-03-09 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 9780830827312 |
In plain language and with ample illustration, Paul D. Wegner presents an overview of the history and methods, aims and results of textual criticism of the whole Bible--the Hebrew Old Testament and the Greek New Testament. You will gain an appreciation for the vast work that has been accomplished in preserving the text of Scripture and find a renewed confidence in its reliability.
A Student's Guide to Textual Criticism of the Bible
Title | A Student's Guide to Textual Criticism of the Bible PDF eBook |
Author | Paul D. Wegner |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | Bible |
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The Bible has been on a long historical journey since its original composition. Its texts have been copied and recopied. And despite the most careful and painstaking efforts of scribes and publishers down through the centuries, errors of one sort or another have crept in and have been reproduced. Sorting out the errors and determining the original wording is the task of textual criticism. In fact, the task of textual criticism is so daunting and detailed that it is divided between Old Testament textual critics and New Testament textual critics. That is why nearly every book on the subject focu.
A Guide to the Textual Criticism of the New Testament
Title | A Guide to the Textual Criticism of the New Testament PDF eBook |
Author | Edward Miller |
Publisher | |
Pages | 184 |
Release | 1886 |
Genre | Bible |
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Textual Criticism of the Bible
Title | Textual Criticism of the Bible PDF eBook |
Author | Amy Anderson |
Publisher | Lexham Press |
Pages | 176 |
Release | 2018-10-10 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1577997042 |
Textual Criticism of the Bible provides a starting point for the study of both Old and New Testament textual criticism. In this book, you will be introduced to the world of biblical manuscripts and learn how scholars analyze and evaluate all of that textual data to bring us copies of the Bible in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek that can be used for translating the Bible into modern languages. Textual Criticism of the Bible surveys the field, explains technical terminology, and demonstrates in numerous examples how various textual questions are evaluated. Complicated concepts are clearly explained and illustrated to prepare readers for further study with either more advanced texts on textual criticism or scholarly commentaries with detailed discussions of textual issues. You may not become a textual critic after reading this book, but you will be well prepared to make use of a wide variety of text--critical resources.
Old Testament Textual Criticism
Title | Old Testament Textual Criticism PDF eBook |
Author | Ellis R. Brotzman |
Publisher | Baker Academic |
Pages | 271 |
Release | 2016-07-19 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 149340475X |
A Readable, Updated Introduction to Textual Criticism This accessibly written, practical introduction to Old Testament textual criticism helps students understand the discipline and begin thinking through complex issues for themselves. The authors combine proven expertise in the classroom with cutting-edge work in Hebrew textual studies. This successful classic (nearly 25,000 copies sold) has been thoroughly expanded and updated to account for the many changes in the field over the past twenty years. It includes examples, illustrations, an updated bibliography, and a textual commentary on the book of Ruth.
New Testament Textual Criticism
Title | New Testament Textual Criticism PDF eBook |
Author | David Alan Black |
Publisher | Baker Academic |
Pages | 80 |
Release | 1994-04 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 0801010748 |
A concise companion to Ellis Brotzman's Old Testament Textual Criticism. Introduces students to the process of comparing Greek texts and seeking the original wording.
Scribes, Scrolls, and Scripture
Title | Scribes, Scrolls, and Scripture PDF eBook |
Author | Jacob Harold Greenlee |
Publisher | William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company |
Pages | 126 |
Release | 1985 |
Genre | Religion |
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