The Text of the New Testament: An Introduction to the Critical Editions and to the Theory and Practice of Modern Textual Criticism

Aland, Kurt,Aland, Barbara

ISBN 10: 0802840981 / ISBN 13: 9780802840981

Published by Eerdmans, 1995

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Text of the New Testament: An Introduction to the Critical Editions and to the Theory and Practice of Modern Textual Criticism
• Publisher: Eerdmans
• Publication Date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0802840981
• ISBN 13: 9780802840981
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Very good

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Synopsis

A definitive introduction to New Testament textual criticism, this book includes a comparison of the major editions of the New Testament, detailed description and analysis of the manuscripts of the Greek New Testament, and discussion on the value of the early versions. This second edition contains two new supplementary essays as well as revised plates, tables, and charts.

About the Authors

Kurt Aland (1915–1994) was a theologian and biblical scholar who specialized in New Testament textual criticism. He taught at the University of Münster in Germany. In 1959, he founded the Institute for New Testament Textual Research, which he directed until 1983.

Barbara Aland (1937–2024) was a theologian, philologist, and biblical scholar whose work focused on New Testament textual research. She taught at the University of Münster in Germany and directed the Institute for New Testament Textual Research from 1983–2004.