How We Get Our English Bible: Understanding About Different Versions - Paperback
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How We Get Our English Bible: Understanding Different Versions
Dr. Robert E. Picirilli provides essential insight into how the English Bible reaches readers today. This comprehensive resource examines the journey of Scripture from ancient manuscripts to modern translations, offering clarity on the preservation and authenticity of God's written Word across generations.
What This Book Covers
This paperback explores the production of early Scripture versions and traces the development of biblical texts through history. Dr. Picirilli examines how the Word of God has maintained its reliability and authenticity despite centuries of transmission. The book addresses the numerous translations available today, providing readers with tools to understand the distinctions between formal translations and paraphrases.
Key Topics Explored
The book covers manuscript preservation methods, textual criticism principles, and the translation process from original languages to English. Dr. Picirilli's expertise in New Testament text and Greek interpretation informs his thorough examination of how translators approach their work and the principles guiding different translation philosophies.
Ideal For
This resource serves Bible students, seminary students, ministry leaders, and anyone seeking to understand the history and reliability of their English Bible. The accessible writing makes complex textual and translation issues understandable for educated lay readers while maintaining academic rigor for seminary-level study.
Dr. Robert E. Picirilli is an author, retired college professor and historian for the Free Will Baptist denomination. Picirilli received his B.A. from Welch College in 1953. Graduate studies were completed at Bob Jones University where he received the M.A. in theology in 1955 and the Ph.D. in New Testament text in 1963. He was awarded the honorary Doctor of Divinity degree by Bob Jones University in 1967.
Dr. Picirilli's teaching career began at Welch College in 1955. He taught New Testament Greek and Interpretation for 47 years. He served as Professor, Registrar, and Academic Dean for the graduate program at his alma mater. Published works from Dr. Picirilli include Book of Galatians; Romans; Paul the Apostle; Grace, Faith, Free Will; Contrasting Views of Salvation; Calvinism and Arminianism; and Discipleship: The Expression of Saving Faith. He not only serves as the General Editor for The Randall House Bible Commentary series, but also authored several of the commentaries on 1 and 2 Peter, 1 and 2 Thessalonians, Ephesians, Philippians, I and 2 Corinthians, and Mark.
Dr. Picirilli has been active in the Evangelical Theological Society where he has presented papers and held all of the offices in the Southeastern Section. He is a frequent contributor to denominational publications and professional theological journals.
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How We Get Our English Bible: Understanding Different Versions
Dr. Robert E. Picirilli provides essential insight into how the English Bible reaches readers today. This comprehensive resource examines the journey of Scripture from ancient manuscripts to modern translations, offering clarity on the preservation and authenticity of God's written Word across generations.
What This Book Covers
This paperback explores the production of early Scripture versions and traces the development of biblical texts through history. Dr. Picirilli examines how the Word of God has maintained its reliability and authenticity despite centuries of transmission. The book addresses the numerous translations available today, providing readers with tools to understand the distinctions between formal translations and paraphrases.
Key Topics Explored
The book covers manuscript preservation methods, textual criticism principles, and the translation process from original languages to English. Dr. Picirilli's expertise in New Testament text and Greek interpretation informs his thorough examination of how translators approach their work and the principles guiding different translation philosophies.
Ideal For
This resource serves Bible students, seminary students, ministry leaders, and anyone seeking to understand the history and reliability of their English Bible. The accessible writing makes complex textual and translation issues understandable for educated lay readers while maintaining academic rigor for seminary-level study.
Dr. Robert E. Picirilli is an author, retired college professor and historian for the Free Will Baptist denomination. Picirilli received his B.A. from Welch College in 1953. Graduate studies were completed at Bob Jones University where he received the M.A. in theology in 1955 and the Ph.D. in New Testament text in 1963. He was awarded the honorary Doctor of Divinity degree by Bob Jones University in 1967.
Dr. Picirilli's teaching career began at Welch College in 1955. He taught New Testament Greek and Interpretation for 47 years. He served as Professor, Registrar, and Academic Dean for the graduate program at his alma mater. Published works from Dr. Picirilli include Book of Galatians; Romans; Paul the Apostle; Grace, Faith, Free Will; Contrasting Views of Salvation; Calvinism and Arminianism; and Discipleship: The Expression of Saving Faith. He not only serves as the General Editor for The Randall House Bible Commentary series, but also authored several of the commentaries on 1 and 2 Peter, 1 and 2 Thessalonians, Ephesians, Philippians, I and 2 Corinthians, and Mark.
Dr. Picirilli has been active in the Evangelical Theological Society where he has presented papers and held all of the offices in the Southeastern Section. He is a frequent contributor to denominational publications and professional theological journals.
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Author