The Traditional Text of the Holy Gospels
Unveiling the Sacred Secrets of Gospel TextsBy John William Burgon
Length10h 28m
About this audiobook
In "The Traditional Text of the Holy Gospels," John William Burgon meticulously investigates the history and textual integrity of the New Testament, specifically focusing on the Gospels. Employing a philological approach, Burgon argues for the primacy of the Majority Text, contending that it reflects the original autographs more faithfully than other variants. His narrative interweaves detailed textual criticism with theological insights, all within the larger context of 19th-century debates around textual reliability, making the work both a scholarly resource and a profound reflection on the nature of scriptural authority. Burgon'Äôs eloquent prose invites readers into a complex examination that balances academic rigor with accessible argumentation. John William Burgon, an esteemed Anglican clergyman and biblical scholar, was deeply influenced by the rigorous study of texts during a period marked by significant theological upheaval. His commitment to preserving the purity of the biblical text led him to embark on extensive research, fueled by a desire to counteract the growing influence of textual skepticism. Burgon'Äôs enduring legacy as a defender of traditional biblical texts is underscored by his steadfast belief in their divine inspiration. This essential read comes highly recommended for theologians, historians, and anyone passionate about biblical studies. Burgon'Äôs compelling arguments and rigorous methodology not only enhance our understanding of the Gospels but also challenge readers to reconsider the foundations of their faith. Through this work, Burgon ensures that the voices of the traditional texts resonate profoundly in contemporary discourse.
Audiobook details
GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length10 hrs 28 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 18, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Preface.
33§ 2223.
2Introduction.
34§ 3.
3§ 1.
35§ 1248.
4§ 2.
36§ 2. Codex D252.
5§ 3.
37§ 3.
Show all chaptersShow less
6§ 4.
38§ 4.
7§ 5.
39§ 5.
8§ 1.
40§ 6.
9§ 2.
41§ 7.
10§ 3.
42§ 8.
11§ 4.
43§ 1288.
12§ 5.
44§ 2296.
13§ 6.
45§ 3.
14§ 1. Antiquity.
46§ 4.
15§ 2. Number.
47§ 5.
16§ 3. Variety.
48§ 6.
17§ 4. Weight, or Respectability.
49§ 7.
18§ 5. Continuity.
50§ 8.
19§ 6. Context.
51§ 9.
20§ 7. Internal Evidence.
52§ 10.
21§ 1.
53Chapter XII. Conclusion.
22§ 2. St. John v. 4.
54Appendix I. Honeycomb—ἀπὸ μελισσίου κηρίου.
23§ 3.
55Appendix II. Ὄξος—Vinegar.
24§ 4.
56Appendix III. The Rich Young Man.
25§ 5.
57Appendix IV. St. Mark i. 1.
26§ 1. Involuntary Evidence of Dr. Hort.
58Appendix V. The Sceptical Character Of B And א.
27§ 2. Testimony of the Ante-Chrysostom Writers.
59Appendix VI. The Peshitto And Curetonian.
28Chapter VI. The Antiquity Of The Traditional Text. II. Witness of the Early Syriac Versions.
60Appendix VII. The Last Twelve Verses Of St. Mark's Gospel.
29Chapter VII. The Antiquity Of The Traditional Text. III. Witness of the Western or Syrio-Low-Latin Text.
61Appendix VIII. New Editions Of The Peshitto-Syriac And The Harkleian-Syriac Versions.
30§ 1. Alexandrian Readings, and the Alexandrian School.
62General Index.
31§ 2. Caesarean School.
63Index II. Passages Of The New Testament Commented On.
32§ 1205.
More from John William Burgon
Faith of Our FathersC.H. Spurgeon, Jonathan Edwards, others7h 24m$17
The Way of RoninTu Lam12h 9m$29 · $0.00
Divine DestinyScott Hogle5h 4m$20
Proud Police WifeRebecca Lynn4h 52m$10 · $0.00
I Hear His Whisper 365 Daily Devotions (Gift Edition)Brian Simmons, Gretchen Rodriguez9h 23m5 (1)$10 · $0.00
A Little God Time for Women Morning & Evening DevotionalBroadStreet Publishing Group LLC15h 15m$10 · $0.00
The Chosen Presents: A Blended Harmony of the GospelsSteve Laube, Amanda Jenkins, Dallas Jenkins7h 8m$10 · $0.00
The Gospel of Luke: NASB 2020New American Standard Bible2h 41m$15
Morning & EveningC.H. Spurgeon35h 32m$30
Prayers from the Throne RoomBrian Simmons8h 55m$10 · $0.00
31 Decrees of Blessing for Your LifePatricia King2h 38m$10 · $0.00
Walk With Me JesusMarie Chapian6h 4m$10 · $0.00
Prayers on Fire for WomenBrian Simmons, Candice Simmons8h 24m$10 · $0.00
Strong's Bible ConcordanceJames Strong136h 23m$2 · $0.00
365 Days of Hope and Healing for Your Body, Mind, and SoulJoan Hunter8h 48m$10 · $0.00
Rewrite the Mother CodeDr. Gertrude Lyons10h 55m$25
Loved BabySarah Philpott4h 51m$10 · $0.00
The QuranAllah23h 12m$1 · $0.00
The Holy Qur-an: Text, Translation and CommentaryAbdullah Yusuf Ali21h 14m$3 · $0.00
The Secret of the RosaryLouis de Montfort6h 7m$2 · $0.00
You may also like
The Greatest Works of Thomas MoreWilliam Roper, Thomas More40h 17m$2 · $0.00
Main Currents in Nineteenth Century Literature - 3. The Reaction in FranceGeorg Brandes12h 48m$1 · $0.00
St. Augustine in 90 MinutesPaul Strathern1h 14m$7
CHANAKYANEETIB K Chaturvedi5h 45m$8
The Last of the Legions and Other Tales of Long AgoArthur Conan Doyle4h 29m$2.30
A Defence of VirginiaRobert Lewis Dabney10h$1 · $0.00
Stories from Paolino's TapesPaul Feyerabend1h 7m$12 · $0.00
A Decade of Italian WomenThomas Adolphus Trollope27h 20m$2 · $0.00
The RepublicPlato20h 17m$2 · $0.00
Antonina: Or, The Fall of RomeWilkie Collins18h 33m$2.30
The History of England (Summarized Edition)Thomas Babington Macaulay23h 48m$2
Forbidden Passions of the Nineteenth Century – 3 Classic Historical Romance NovelsAlessandro Manzoni, Stendhal, Ouida66h 19m$2
Honoré de BalzacHonoré de Balzac5h 10m$2 · $0.00
The Life of St. Patrick and His Place in HistoryJ. B. Bury5h 47m$2 · $0.00
The SuppliantsAeschylus2h 40m$1 · $0.00
The inequality of human racesArthur comte de Gobineau9h 1m$2 · $0.00
The Essential Works of Thomas MoreWilliam Roper, Thomas More40h 18m$2 · $0.00
American Manners & Identity – 3 Classic 19th-Century Fiction TextsNathaniel Hawthorne, Henry James, Frances Ellen Watkins Harper27h 18m$2
COMMODUS & THE WOOING OF MALKATOON (Illustrated)Lew Wallace4h 16m$2 · $0.00
The Literature and History of New Testament TimesJ. Gresham Machen13h 26m$2 · $0.00