Refined study edition of the Apocrypha with careful revision and notes
This edition presents the Apocrypha as revised from the 1611 Authorized Version, with efforts to preserve its tone while aligning wording with Greek and Latin authorities. It includes the Books of Wisdom, Tobit, Judith, 1 and 2 Maccabees, and related portions, along with prefatory material describing the revision process and scholarly collaboration across committees. The text is complemented by notes and references to help readers understand historical context and textual decisions.
- Learn how the revision was organized by committees across London, Westminster, and Cambridge.
- See how the translators balanced faithfulness to the traditional text with scholarly attention to ancient sources.
- Find notes on language choices, proper names, and places to aid study and comparison.
- Explore the editorial history, including how readings from Greek, Latin, and earlier editions were integrated.
Ideal for readers who want a historically informed view of the Apocrypha, its translation history, and how scholarly revision shapes modern text.
Ideal for readers who study biblical apocrypha, textual criticism, or the history of English translations.
Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
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