Unlock the basics of New Testament textual study with a trusted guide.
This introductory work explains the methods and aims of textual criticism for readers starting from little to no prior knowledge, while incorporating up-to-date findings from the author’s era. Clear explanations, practical notes, and annotated examples help you understand how scholars compare Greek manuscripts and related versions.
This edition presents the material in a readable, student-friendly format, with historical context and notes that illuminate how the field has developed. It is designed to equip biblical students with a solid foundation in approach, terminology, and the kinds of sources scholars consult when examining the text of the New Testament.
- Foundational explanations of textual criticism and its goals for Bible study.
- Describes key manuscript families and versions that inform textual decisions.
- Accessible discussion of how scholars assess evidence from ancient sources.
- Historical notes on the scholarly process and important reference works.
Ideal for readers beginning their study of the New Testament text or those seeking a reliable entry point to scholarly methods.
In this 1861 study, the pioneering biblical scholar Frederick Henry Scrivener outlined the emerging discipline of New Testament textual criticism for students and other non-specialists. His book provides valuable insights into important Victorian developments in the field, which will interest advanced students and historians of the subject today.