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A General View of the History of the English Bible: Third Edition, Revised
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ISBN13: 9781025678276
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 380
Weight: 1.17
Height: 0.78 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
A General View of the History of the English Bible is a seminal scholarly work that provides a comprehensive and detailed account of how the Holy Scriptures were translated into the English language. Written by the renowned theologian Brooke Foss Westcott and later revised by William Aldis Wright, this text remains an essential resource for understanding the linguistic and theological evolution of the Bible in the English-speaking world.
The work meticulously traces the lineage of the English Bible, beginning with the earliest manuscript versions and moving through the monumental contributions of figures like Wycliffe, Tyndale, and Coverdale. Westcott examines the internal and external history of the Great Bible, the Geneva Bible, and the Bishops' Bible, culminating in the development of the Authorized Version. His analysis provides deep insights into the textual sources, the challenges faced by translators, and the socio-religious context of each era.
This third edition, carefully revised to maintain its scholarly rigor, offers readers a thorough exploration of the various revisions and controversies that shaped the biblical text. Whether for students of divinity, historians of the English language, or readers interested in the preservation of sacred texts, A General View of the History of the English Bible serves as a definitive guide to one of the most significant literary and religious achievements in history.
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