Excerpt from The State of the Printed Hebrew Text of the Old Testament Considered, Vol. 2 of 2: A Dissertation
The Appeal, here made, is made only to fuch ferions Men, as would know and be eftablifh'd in the Truth; who, with the utmof't Veneration receiving the Books of Scripture as the lvord of God, are defirous of learning, by every rational method, what was originally recorded in them. That great Advantages have been deriv'd to the prefent Text of the New Teftament, from care fully collating the mof'c ancient Copiesand their belt Verfions, is undeniable. And, as there have been, perhaps, more Variations from the Original Reading in the Old than in the New Teftament; an Application of the fame Method to difcover raga Variations is at lcaft pardonable and, if fuccefsful, muf't be praife - worthy.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the discrepancies between the Hebrew Bible and its translation, the Septuagint, through a detailed comparison of specific passages in the books of Samuel and Chronicles. The author meticulously examines the various readings, arguing that variations in the text point to potential corruptions introduced during the process of copying and transmitting ancient manuscripts. The author focuses on a particular historical episode, the capture of Jerusalem by King David. By analyzing the different accounts of the event in Samuel and Chronicles, the author attempts to reconstruct the original text, revealing hidden nuances and historical details that traditional interpretations often overlook. The book explores the importance of textual criticism, highlighting the potential for understanding biblical narratives more accurately and deeply by exploring discrepancies in the existing texts. The author emphasizes the need to approach sacred texts with a critical eye, recognizing that even divinely inspired texts can be subject to human error. The book challenges readers to engage with the complexities of the biblical text, uncovering a richer understanding of its history and meaning. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781332200085_0
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