BOOK DESCRIPTION
For centuries, the Textus Receptus stood behind some of the most influential translations of the New Testament and shaped the language of Christian preaching, teaching, and devotion. Yet how did this printed Greek text arise, and does its long acceptance prove that every reading preserves the original words of the apostles?
 
The Textus Receptus: The “Received Text” of the New Testament traces the development of the Byzantine textual tradition, the work of Desiderius Erasmus, Robert Estienne, Theodore Beza, and the Elzevir printers, and the influence of the Received Text upon Luther, Tyndale, the King James Version, and later Protestant scholarship. It also examines the rise of critical editions, the discoveries of early papyri and majuscule manuscripts, and the arguments advanced by Majority Text and King James Version-Only defenders.
 
Written for pastors, teachers, Bible students, and serious readers, this book evaluates the Textus Receptus through historical evidence and the documentary manuscript tradition. It honors the achievements of Renaissance scholars while demonstrating why no printed edition is beyond examination. The result is a clear, evidence-based account of how textual criticism helps restore the original wording of the New Testament with confidence.
 
BOOK DETAILS
Publisher: ‎ Christian Publishing House (June 15, 2023)
Language: ‎ English
Paperback: ‎ 234 pages
ISBN-13: ‎ 979-8398458527
Item Weight: ‎ 1.11 pounds
Dimensions: ‎ 6 x 0.66 x 9 inches
 
 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
EDWARD D. ANDREWS (AS in Criminal Justice, BS in Religion, MA in Biblical Studies, and MDiv in Theology) is CEO and President of Christian Publishing House. He has authored over 220+ books. In addition, Andrews is the Chief Translator of the Updated American Standard Version (UASV).