
New Testament Textual Criticism
A Comprehensive and Practical Guide
Baker Publishing Group
Will be published approx. on 20. July 2027
Book
Hardback
720 pages
978-1-5409-6636-0 (ISBN)
Description
This comprehensive, hands-on textbook equips readers with the theory and practical skills needed to participate in the growing field of New Testament textual criticism.
Written by two respected scholars in the field, this volume teaches the core skills needed to become a textual critic and actively engage in the discipline--without piecing together tools from various books, articles, and blogs. It begins by exploring the origins of modern textual criticism, then enters the ancient world of scribes and the manuscripts of the Bible they copied. From there, it builds toward the theory, practice, and application of textual criticism.
Featuring more than 300 full-color images of manuscripts and dozens of practice exercises, this book enables readers to apply concepts as they learn. By the end, readers will have all the skills needed to become competent in New Testament textual criticism so they can enjoy and contribute to the discipline.
Written by two respected scholars in the field, this volume teaches the core skills needed to become a textual critic and actively engage in the discipline--without piecing together tools from various books, articles, and blogs. It begins by exploring the origins of modern textual criticism, then enters the ancient world of scribes and the manuscripts of the Bible they copied. From there, it builds toward the theory, practice, and application of textual criticism.
Featuring more than 300 full-color images of manuscripts and dozens of practice exercises, this book enables readers to apply concepts as they learn. By the end, readers will have all the skills needed to become competent in New Testament textual criticism so they can enjoy and contribute to the discipline.
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Language
English
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Paper over boards
ISBN-13
978-1-5409-6636-0 (9781540966360)
Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Zachary J. Cole (PhD, University of Edinburgh) is associate professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida, and the author of Numerals in Early Greek New Testament Manuscripts. His research primarily focuses on New Testament textual criticism.