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Présentation de l'éditeur :
TO THE READER.
The question may be asked: "Why, in a revision of the English New Testament, professedly designed to represent the latest results of critical learning in all respects, is one particular instance of change distinguished, by being made the subject of a separate treatise ? *To this I answer:
1. The meaning of the Greek word baptizein has been so obscured, by the denominational controversies which have sprung up "within the last two centuries, that nothing less than a complete historical exhibition of its use, both in pagan and christian Greek literature, would suffice to place the matter in a clear light.
2. In substituting the literal English meaning of this word for its Anglicized form, in a revision of the New Testament for popular use, the writer feels that a just deference' to public opinion, as well as to christian feeling, requires that the reasons of this change should be fully set forth. It is believed, that the method adopted in the investigation will commen
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Présentation de l'éditeur :
The question may be asked: "Why, in a revision of the English New Testament, professedly designed to represent the latest results of critical learning in all respects, is one particular instance of change distinguished, by being made the subject of a separate treatise ? *To this I answer:
1. The meaning of the Greek word baptizein has been so obscured, by the denominational controversies which have sprung up "within the last two centuries, that nothing less than a complete historical exhibition of its use, both in pagan and christian Greek literature, would suffice to place the matter in a clear light.
2. In substituting the literal English meaning of this word for its Anglicized form, in a revision of the New Testament for popular use, the writer feels that a just deference' to public opinion, as well as to christian feeling, requires that the reasons of this change should be fully set forth. It is believed, that the method adopted in the investigation will commen
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.
Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the difficult to read text. Read books online for free at http://www.forgottenbooks.org
Excerpt from The Meaning and Use of Baptizein: Philologically and Historically Investigated, for the American Bible Union
The same writer, Jewish War, book III. Ch. 8, 5. As I also account a pilot most cowardly, who, through dread of a storm, before the blast came voluntarily submerged (baptized)
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The same writer, Jewish War, book III. Ch. 8, 5. As I also account a pilot most cowardly, who, through dread of a storm, before the blast came voluntarily submerged (baptized)
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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- ÉditeurHardpress Publishing
- Date d'édition2012
- ISBN 10 1290241023
- ISBN 13 9781290241021
- ReliurePaperback
- Nombre de pages204
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