The Freer Gospels (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Goodspeed, Edgar Johnson

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1527720616 ISBN 13 : 9781527720619

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the Freer Gospels and what it reveals about ancient texts

This scholarly edition presents a facsimile and detailed study of The Freer Gospels, highlighting how age and handwriting shape our view of early Gospel manuscripts. It analyzes subscriptions, margins, and textual variations to show three distinct textual strata: neutral, Western, and Syrian, with careful notes on how these layers influence interpretation. Readers will see how the manuscript’s features support broader conclusions about ancient testimony and the Greek witness tradition. The work also surveys the manuscript’s alterations, marginalia, and the implications for dating and text type, offering a clear window into text-critical methods. - A close look at how handwriting, quire placement, and capitals inform dating and authorship

• Observations on text types across different Gospel portions and their significance
• Detailed notes on subscriptions, marginalia, and movable-type readings
• Commentary that situates the Freer Gospels within broader biblical manuscript studies Ideal for students, researchers, and curious readers who want a practical, hands-on sense of how ancient texts are analyzed and understood today.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1527720616
• ISBN 13: 9781527720619
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 69
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