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by Richard Bentley (Author)
This volume presents Richard Bentley's proposals for printing a new edition of the Greek Testament and St. Jerome's Latin version. It includes a full answer to the remarks of a late pamphleteer, offering a detailed defense of Bentley's scholarly approach and textual emendations. A significant work in the history of biblical scholarship, this book illuminates the controversies and intellectual debates surrounding the interpretation and editing of sacred texts in the early 18th century.
Bentley's meticulous attention to textual detail and his innovative methodology mark a crucial development in the field of biblical criticism. This edition provides valuable insights into the challenges and complexities of establishing authoritative versions of the Greek Testament and the Latin Vulgate, and demonstrates the enduring importance of rigorous scholarship in religious studies.
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