The Words of the New Testament, as Altered by Transmission and Ascertained by Modern Criticism

by William Milligan; Alexander Roberts

Publisher:

T&T Clark

, 1873

Overview

This text is the first guide to biblical criticism tailored for a popular audience. Part one offers a helpful grammar of textual criticism—discussing the nature and number of textual variants in the New Testament, the ancient manuscripts of the New Testament, ancient versions of Scripture, the use of the New Testament in extrabiblical ancient sources, and a history of biblical criticism as a discipline. Part two presents the method of examining textual evidence and determining the original reading of the text. Part three discusses the implications of textual criticism for biblical studies.

Key Features

• Offers the first guide to biblical criticism for the layperson
• Explains the basics and history of textual criticism
• Discusses textual evidence and the implications of using textual criticism

Contents

Top Highlights

“manuscripts of the Greek text, translations into other languages made from that text,” (Page 89)

“the objects, methods, or achievements of sacred criticism” (Page v)

“soon obtaining a revised version of the Sacred Scriptures” (Page vi)

Product Details

• Title: The Words of the New Testament, as Altered by Transmission and Ascertained by Modern Criticism
• Authors: William Milligan and Alexander Roberts
• Publisher: T&T Clark
• Publication Date: 1873
• Pages: 262
• Resource Type: Topical
• Topic: Textual Criticism

About the Authors

William Milligan (1821–1993) was professor of divinity and biblical criticism at the University of Aberdeen.

Alexander Roberts (1826–1901) was professor of humanity at the University of St. Andrew’s.