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Mr. Whiston's Primitive New Testament: Containing The Four Gospels, With The Acts Of The Apostles; Epistles Of Paul; Catholic Epistles; The Revelation

Mr. Whiston's Primitive New Testament: Containing The Four Gospels, With The Acts Of The Apostles; Epistles Of Paul; Catholic Epistles; The Revelation

Whiston, William

Hardcover

PhilosophyOccultCatholicism

ISBN10: 1436528747
ISBN13: 9781436528740
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Jun 2 2008
Pages: 332
Weight: 1.45
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Mr. Whiston's Primitive New Testament is a book that was first published in 1745. It is a collection of important religious texts from the New Testament of the Bible, including the four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John), the Acts of the Apostles, the Epistles of Paul, the Catholic Epistles, and the Revelation of John. The book was compiled and edited by William Whiston, an English theologian and mathematician who was known for his controversial views on religion and science. Whiston's version of the New Testament is called primitive because he believed that it was based on the original, uncorrupted texts that were written by the apostles and other early Christians. He argued that later versions of the Bible had been altered or mistranslated, and that his edition was a more accurate representation of the true teachings of Jesus and his followers. The book includes extensive footnotes and commentary by Whiston, as well as a preface in which he explains his approach to translating and interpreting the New Testament. The text is written in English, but some of the language and spelling may be unfamiliar to modern readers. Overall, Mr. Whiston's Primitive New Testament is an important historical document that sheds light on the religious beliefs and practices of 18th-century England, as well as on the early history of Christianity. It is a valuable resource for scholars and students of theology, history, and literature, as well as for anyone interested in the history of religion and the Bible.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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