A General Introduction to the Bible: From Ancient Tablets to Modern TranslationsWhat does the word "Bible" mean? Who wrote the Bible? Has it changed over time? Why are there so many translations? A General Introduction to the Bible answers these questions and more. Without becoming too technical for the average layperson, David Ewert surveys the history, formation, transmission, and translation of the Christian Bible in an informative and captivating way. Topics include:
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From ancient tablets to modern translations--God's Word to humanity has been profoundly impacting the world for several millennia. And after learning about its fascinating history, your appreciation for the Bible will surely increase even more. |
Contents
The Book Called The Bible | 19 |
The Books of the Bible | 29 |
The Languages of the Bible | 39 |
Gods Word Written | 53 |
The Old Testament Canon | 65 |
Extracanonical Books | 73 |
The Text of the Old Testament | 85 |
Ancient Versions of the Old Testament | 99 |
The Printed Greek New Testament | 147 |
Early Eastern Versions of the Bible | 163 |
Early Western Versions of the Bible | 173 |
English Bibles Prior to 1611 | 183 |
The Authorized Version and Its Revisions | 197 |
English Bibles in the First Half of the Twentieth Century | 213 |
English Versions in the Fifties and Sixties | 223 |
Versions of the English Bible in the Seventies | 237 |
The Beginnings of the New Testament | 113 |
The New Testament Canon | 125 |
The New Testament in Manuscript Form | 135 |
Gods Word in Human Language | 253 |
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