An introduction to the New Testament manuscripts and their texts / / D.C. Parker [[electronic resource]]

• Autore: Parker D. C (David C.)
• Pubblicazione: Cambridge : , : Cambridge University Press, , 2008
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (xxx, 368 pages) : digital, PDF file(s)
• Disciplina: 225.4
• Note generali: Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Plates; Chapter 1.1; Chapter 1.3; Chapter 2.4; Chapter 4.7; Chapter 5.1; Chapter 5.3; Chapter 6.1; Chapter 6.3; Chapter 7.2; Chapter 9.3; Chapter 10.7; Links to URLs; Acknowledgements; Abbreviations; Introduction; PART I The documents; CHAPTER 1 The study of the manuscripts; CHAPTER 2 Practical skills in the study of manuscripts; CHAPTER 3 Other types of witness; PART II Textual criticism and editions; CHAPTER 4 Manuscripts as tradents of the text; CHAPTER 5 Textual criticism; CHAPTER 6 Editions and how to use them ; PART III The sections of the New TestamentCHAPTER 7 The Book of Revelation; CHAPTER 8 Paul; CHAPTER 9 Acts and the Catholic epistles; CHAPTER 10 The Gospels; CHAPTER 11 Final thoughts; Glossary; Index of manuscripts; Index of biblical citations; Index of names and subjects
• Sommario/riassunto: This book is a major English-language introduction to the earliest manuscripts of the New Testament. An essential handbook for scholars and students, it provides a thorough grounding in the study and editing of the New Testament text combined with an emphasis on the dramatic current developments in the field. Covering ancient sources in Greek, Syriac, Latin and Coptic, it: • Describes the manuscripts and other ancient textual evidence, and the tools needed to study them • Deals with textual criticism and textual editing, describing modern approaches and techniques, with guidance on the use of editions • Introduces the witnesses and textual study of each of the main sections of the New Testament, discussing typical variants and their significance. A companion website with full-colour images provides generous amounts of illustrative material, bringing the subject alive for the reader.
• Altri titoli varianti: An Introduction to the New Testament Manuscripts & their Texts
• Titolo autorizzato: An introduction to the New Testament manuscripts and their texts
• ISBN: 1-107-18782-6; 1-281-75149-9; 9786611751494; 0-511-61992-8; 0-511-41484-6; 0-511-41552-4; 0-511-41325-4; 0-511-41232-0; 0-511-41419-6
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910782131203321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II