An Introduction to the Critical Study and Knowledge of the Holy Scriptures, Vol. 4 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Thomas Hartwell Horne

 
9781332810796: An Introduction to the Critical Study and Knowledge of the Holy Scriptures, Vol. 4 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A precise, scholarly look at a famous Gospel passage
This edition examines the debated clause in the Gospel of John and weighs the evidence for its genuineness.

It compares manuscript readings, notes how early church writers treated the text, and explains what the passage suggests about Jesus’ character and mission.

The discussion covers how copyists handled the verse, the role of ancient authorities, and how modern readers can understand the text in light of historical judgments. It also presents the design of John’s Gospel and how that design affects interpretations of this and related passages.

  • Analysis of manuscript evidence and variations across sources
  • Arguments for and against the clause’s authenticity
  • Context on John’s purpose and the Gospel’s theological focus
  • What early Fathers and later scholars have said about the passage

Ideal for readers of classical biblical scholarship, history of the text, and those exploring how manuscript tradition informs interpretation.

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