Two Letters on Some Parts of the Controversy Concerning 1. John V. 7 (Classic Reprint): Containing Also an Enquiry Into the Origin of the First Latin Version of Scripture, Commonly Called the Itala - Couverture souple

Wiseman, Nicholas

 
9781333968908: Two Letters on Some Parts of the Controversy Concerning 1. John V. 7 (Classic Reprint): Containing Also an Enquiry Into the Origin of the First Latin Version of Scripture, Commonly Called the Itala

Synopsis

Unlocking the mystery behind a contested verse in St. John’s Gospel.

This rigorous study examines how Latin recensions, African and Italian texts, and early manuscripts shape our understanding of a key verse and its origins. This book traces the argument through detailed manuscript evidence, including two Latin witnesses from before the commonly cited era. It explains how scholars use diplomatics, text families, and early church fathers to weigh competing readings. The author presents a clear method for evaluating textual authority and the place of the African Vulgate in the Western tradition.

  • How scholars classify Latin translations and the concept of recensions.
  • How early manuscripts and patristic quotations influence modern textual decisions.
  • The role of particular manuscripts, like the Santa Croce text, in building a case for ancient readings.
  • A framework for comparing African and Italian textual traditions without spoilers or surprises.
Ideal for readers of biblical criticism, manuscript studies, and the history of the Western text, this edition offers a focused look at how textual evidence is gathered, weighed, and interpreted.

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