The Ancestry of Our English Bible

'The Ancestry of Our English Bible' provides a comprehensive and scholarly account of the origins and transmission of the biblical text from its earliest forms to the modern English versions. This authoritative work traces the complex history of how the Bible reached its current state, examining the ancient manuscripts in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek, as well as the significant role of the Latin Vulgate. Ira Maurice Price meticulously details the evolution of English translations, offering insights into the labor of early pioneers like Wycliffe and Tyndale, and exploring the developmental path leading to the Great Bible, the Geneva Bible, and the landmark King James Version.The book serves as an essential guide for students of theology, history, and linguistics, illuminating the textual criticism and historical contexts that shaped the 'Authorized Version' and subsequent revisions. By bridging the gap between ancient scrolls and printed pages, 'The Ancestry of Our English Bible' emphasizes the enduring preservation and scholarly dedication required to maintain the integrity of the scriptures through the centuries. This work remains a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the historical foundations and literary legacy of the most influential book in the English-speaking world.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.