A General View Of The History Of The English Bible (1916) - Couverture rigide

Westcott Bp., Brooke Foss

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ISBN 10 : 1436657709 ISBN 13 : 9781436657709

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2008

Synopsis

A General View of the History of the English Bible, written by Brooke Foss Westcott and published in 1916, is a comprehensive study of the history of the English Bible. The book covers the development of the English language and its impact on the translation of the Bible, from the earliest translations in Old English to the King James Version and beyond. Westcott explores the political and social factors that influenced the translation of the Bible, including the role of the Church and the influence of the Reformation. He also examines the work of individual translators, such as Wycliffe and Tyndale, and their contributions to the English Bible. The book includes a detailed analysis of the King James Version, including its origins, translation methods, and impact on English literature and culture. Westcott also discusses the challenges of translating the Bible into other languages and the controversies that have arisen around different translations. Overall, A General View of the History of the English Bible provides a thorough and engaging account of the development of the English Bible and its significance in English history and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

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Biographie de l'auteur

B.F. Westcott (1825-1901) was Regius Professor of Divinity at Cambridge and later consecrated Bishop of Durham. He is regarded one of the most significant biblical scholars of the nineteenth century. Known primarily for his contribution to the Westcott-Hort Greek text of the New Testament, Westcott wrote a number of biblical commentaries and sermon collections.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1436657709
• ISBN 13: 9781436657709
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 384
• Éditeur: Wright William Aldis
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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