Isbn: 9780282616755 - the existing monopoly, an inadequate protection of the authorised version of the scripture: four letters to the right hon. and right rev. the lord ... departures from the authorised standard, to w (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book takes readers on a fascinating journey through the history of the English Bible. Exploring a crucial period in the 18th and 19th centuries, the author meticulously documents the controversy surrounding the accuracy of the authorized version of the Bible and its subsequent reprints. The author delves into the complex world of printing monopolies, the role of the Universities in preserving the sacred text, and the debates over critical alterations and typographical errors. The book provides a unique perspective on the interplay between religious authority, scholarly interpretation, and the power of the printing press. The author, through a series of letters and personal interactions with key figures of the time, reveals the surprising and often neglected story of the struggles to ensure that the text of the English Bible was faithfully preserved and distributed to the public. Through a deep exploration of the often overlooked historical details of this debate, the book sheds light on the enduring significance of the English Bible and the challenges of safeguarding its integrity for generations to come. 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.…