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Anglo-American Bible Revision: Its Necessity And Purpose (1879)

Anglo-American Bible Revision: Its Necessity And Purpose (1879)

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ISBN10: 1164259334
ISBN13: 9781164259336
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 196
Weight: 1.01
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book Anglo-American Bible Revision: Its Necessity And Purpose was published in 1879 by the American Sunday School Union. It is a detailed account of the need for and the purpose of the revision of the Bible by Anglo-American scholars. The book argues that the existing translation of the Bible was outdated and needed to be revised to reflect the latest scholarship and advances in the English language.The author of the book provides a comprehensive history of the English Bible, tracing its origins back to the early translations by Wycliffe and Tyndale. The book also discusses the various versions of the Bible that were in use at the time, including the King James Version, and highlights the need for a new translation that would be more accurate and accessible to modern readers.The book goes on to describe the process of revision, including the selection of scholars and the methodology used in the revision process. The author also discusses the controversies that arose during the revision process, including disagreements over the use of certain words and phrases.Overall, Anglo-American Bible Revision: Its Necessity And Purpose provides a fascinating insight into the history of the English Bible and the challenges faced by scholars in revising this important text. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Bible and the English language.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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