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How We Got the New Testament: Text, Transmission, Translation (Acadia Studies in Bible and Theology),Used
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2013 Word Guild Award (Biblical Studies)A recognized expert in New Testament Greek offers a historical understanding of the writing, transmission, and translation of the New Testament and provides cuttingedge insights into how we got the New Testament in its ancient Greek and modern English forms. In part responding to those who question the New Testament's reliability, Stanley Porter rigorously defends the traditional goals of textual criticism: to establish the original text. He reveals fascinating details about the earliest New Testament manuscripts and shows that the textual evidence supports an early date for the New Testament's formation. He also explores the vital role translation plays in biblical understanding and evaluates various translation theories. The book offers a studentlevel summary of a vast amount of historical and textual information.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'How We Got the New Testament'? A: The book primarily focuses on the history of the writing, transmission, and translation of the New Testament, offering insights into how it was formed in both ancient Greek and modern English.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Stanley E. Porter, a recognized expert in New Testament Greek.
- Q: What can I expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain a historical understanding of the New Testament's reliability, insights into textual criticism, and evaluations of various translation theories.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in biblical studies? A: Yes, the book offers a student-level summary of complex historical and textual information, making it accessible for beginners.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 240 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on November 5, 2013.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, the item is classified as 'New'.
- Q: What is the significance of textual criticism discussed in the book? A: Textual criticism is significant as it aims to establish the original text of the New Testament, addressing questions about its reliability.
- Q: Are there any awards associated with this book? A: Yes, it received the 2013 Word Guild Award in the category of Biblical Studies.