The Revision Revised

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The Revision Revised

by John William Burgon

EN·~18 hours

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Description

A determined 19th‑century clergyman takes up his pen to defend the cherished wording of the traditional Bible against a newly issued scholarly revision. Addressed to a noble patron, his dedication frames a passionate campaign to expose what he sees as fundamental errors in the latest English and Greek texts.

The work meticulously dissects the revised translation’s language, highlighting awkward phrasing, strained syntax, and what the author believes are serious misreadings of the original manuscripts. Drawing on decades of study, he presents a forceful argument that the newer version not only mangles the English idiom but also distorts the underlying Greek source, threatening the integrity of the sacred narrative.

Readers who enjoy rigorous textual debate will find his blend of scholarly analysis and spirited rhetoric compelling. While rooted in the theological disputes of his day, the book offers a vivid glimpse into the broader conversation about how sacred texts are preserved, translated, and understood.

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Full title

The Revision Revised Three Articles Reprinted from the "Quarterly Review." I. The New Greek Text. II. The New English Version. III. Westcott and Hort's New Textual Theory. To Which is Added a Reply to Bishop Ellicott's Pamphlet in Defence of the Revisers and Their Greek Text of the New Testament: Including a Vindication of the Traditional Reading of 1 Timothy III. 16.

Language

en

Duration

~18 hours (1078K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2011-07-13

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

John William Burgon

John William Burgon

1813–1888

Best known as Dean Burgon, he was a 19th-century Anglican clergyman, scholar, and forceful defender of traditional New Testament readings. His writing combined learned argument with a famously combative style, making him a memorable figure in Victorian church debate.

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