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- History of the transmission of ancient books to modern times together with the process of historical proof; or, a concise account of the means by which genuineness of ancient literature generally, and the authenticity of historical works especially are ascertained including incidental remarks upon the relative strength of the evidence usually adduced in behalf of the Holy Scriptures
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History of the transmission of ancient books to modern times together with the process of historical proof; or, a concise account of the means by which genuineness of ancient literature generally, and the authenticity of historical works especially are ascertained including incidental remarks upon the relative strength of the evidence usually adduced in behalf of the Holy Scriptures
by Isaac Taylor
Chapters
25 totalHISTORY OF THE TRANSMISSION OF ANCIENT BOOKS TO MODERN TIMES;
PREFACE.
CHAPTER I.INTENTION OF THE PRESENT ARGUMENT.
CHAPTER II.STATEMENT OF THE CASE, AS TO THE AUTHENTICITY OF ANCIENT BOOKS.
CHAPTER III.THE DATE OF ANCIENT WORKS, INFERRED FROM THE QUOTATIONS AND REFERENCES OF CONTEMPORARY AND SUCCEEDING WRITERS.
CHAPTER IV.THE ANTIQUITY AND GENUINENESS OF ANCIENT BOOKS MAY BE INFERRED FROM THE HISTORY OF THE LANGUAGES IN WHICH THEY ARE EXTANT.
CHAPTER V.ANCIENT METHODS OF WRITING, AND THE MATERIALS OF BOOKS.
CHAPTER VI.CHANGES INTRODUCED IN THE COURSE OF TIME IN THE FORMS OF LETTERS, AND IN THE GENERAL CHARACTER OF WRITING.
CHAPTER VII.THE COPYISTS; AND THE PRINCIPAL CENTRES OF THE COPYING BUSINESS.
CHAPTER VIII.INDICATIONS OF THE SURVIVANCE OF ANCIENT LITERATURE, THROUGH A PERIOD EXTENDING FROM THE DECLINE OF LEARNING IN THE SEVENTH CENTURY, TO ITS RESTORATION IN THE FIFTEENTH.
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A clear, methodical guide to the way ancient writings have survived into our own era, this work walks listeners through the paths manuscripts travel—from fragile papyri and clay tablets to the printed volumes that shape modern scholarship. It explains the tools critics use to judge whether a text is genuine, how copies are compared, and what clues hint at an original author’s hand. Along the way, the author offers a snapshot of recent discoveries and the evolving techniques that have sharpened our understanding of literary heritage.
The second half turns the same investigative lens toward historical narratives, especially those that underpin the Holy Scriptures, weighing the strength of the evidence that supports them. By separating theological argument from broader textual analysis, the book invites thoughtful listeners to see why many scholars regard biblical records as remarkably well‑documented. The result is a concise, engaging overview that equips anyone curious about how we verify the past and what that means for interpreting ancient works.
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History of the transmission of ancient books to modern times together with the process of historical proof; or, a concise account of the means by which genuineness of ancient literature generally, and the authenticity of historical works especially are ascertained including incidental remarks upon the relative strength of the evidence usually adduced in behalf of the Holy Scriptures together with the process of historical proof; or, a concise account of the means by which genuineness of ancient literature generally, and the authenticity of historical works especially are ascertained including incidental remarks upon the relative strength of the evidence usually adduced in behalf of the Holy Scriptures
Language
en
Duration
~11 hours (636K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United Kingdom: Jackson and Walford, 1859.
Credits
deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2022-04-05
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
About the author
Isaac Taylor
1787–1865
A thoughtful 19th-century English writer, he explored religion, history, education, and the life of the mind with unusual range. He also began as an artist and engraver, which helps explain the vivid, carefully shaped style of his prose.
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