02663nam 2200601 450 991046184640332120200520144314.01-283-19205-597866131920590-567-01677-3(CKB)2670000000106621(EBL)742630(OCoLC)741691365(SSID)ssj0000526084(PQKBManifestationID)11913829(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000526084(PQKBWorkID)10519733(PQKB)10981133(MiAaPQ)EBC742630(Au-PeEL)EBL742630(CaPaEBR)ebr10869472(CaONFJC)MIL319205(OCoLC)893335584(EXLCZ)99267000000010662119970509h19971997 uy| 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrTextual optimism a critique of the United Bible Societies' Greek New Testament /Kent D. ClarkeSheffield, England :Sheffield Academic Press,[1997]©19971 online resource (352 p.)Journal for the study of the New Testament. Supplement series ;138Library of New Testament studiesDescription based upon print version of record.1-85075-649-X Includes bibliographical references (pages [341]-347) and indexes.CONTENTS; Acknowledgments; List of Charts, Tables and Lists; Abbreviations; Introduction; Chapter 1; Chapter 2; Chapter 3; Conclusion; Appendices; Bibliography; Index of References; Index of AuthorsClarke offers an important study of the standard text of the New Testament that is in the hands of every new Testament scholar. He compares the five editions to appear since 1966, focusing upon the textual apparatus and the A, B, C and D evaluation of evidence letter-ratings. Clarke presents the evidence of extensive 'grade inflation' in the fourth edition, implying a much higher degree of certainty than previous editions had accepted. He claims that the editors have not only been inconsistent and overly optimistic in their modifications, but have also failed to provide readers with an adequatLibrary of New Testament studies.Journal for the study of the New Testament.Supplement series ;138.Electronic books.225.4/86Clarke Kent D.946017MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910461846403321Textual optimism2137141UNINA