The Revised Version of the First Three Gospels Considered in Its Bearings Upon the Record of Our Lord's Words and of Incidents in His Life (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Frederic Charles Cook

9780332171111: The Revised Version of the First Three Gospels Considered in Its Bearings Upon the Record of Our Lord's Words and of Incidents in His Life (Classic Reprint)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0332171116 ISBN 13: 9780332171111

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

View all copies of this ISBN edition

0 Used

2 New

From US$ 38.90

A clear, careful look at how the Revised Version changes affect the life of Jesus in the Gospels.

This book examines specific alterations in the Greek text and in marginal notes, and what they mean for the record of Christ’s words and deeds. It explains why scholars debate these changes and how they relate to broader questions about Biblical accuracy.

Written for readers who want a practical, non‑specialist grasp of what revisions mean in the synoptic Gospels, the work connects early church history with modern textual criticism. It discusses historic debates, key authorities, and the implications of revision for doctrine and interpretation. The goal is to inform readers without promising transformative outcomes, focusing on evidence and method.

How and why the Greek text and marginal notes were revised, with attention to incidents in Jesus’ life.
Context from the early church, including how authorities in different eras influenced the text.
Discussion of major witnesses and critical methods used to compare manuscripts.
Implications for understanding the Gospels and Christian faith in light of textual change.

Ideal for readers of biblical studies, church history, and those curious about how Bible texts are revised and evaluated.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.