Biblical Revision, its duties and conditions by Henry Alford

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Author Alford, Henry, 1810-1871
Title Biblical Revision, its duties and conditions
A sermon preached in St. Paul's Cathedral at the special evening service, on Sunday, March 13, 1870
Note Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Transcribed from the 1870 Strahan & Co. edition by David Price
Summary "Biblical Revision, its duties and conditions" by Henry Alford is a theological treatise written in the late 19th century, specifically in 1870. This sermon, delivered at St. Paul's Cathedral, addresses the responsibility of the Christian Church in preserving and revising the Scriptures to ensure their fidelity and accessibility to the faithful. The text reflects on the historical transmission of the Bible and the challenges of translation and interpretation in a modern context. In this work, Alford emphasizes the critical duty of the Church as the custodian of the Holy Scriptures, highlighting both the necessity for revision based on new scholarly insights and the importance of maintaining the original essence of the text. He discusses the variations found in different manuscripts and the impact of these variations on doctrine, urging a careful consideration of the texts used in worship. The sermon calls for a balanced approach in the process of biblical revision, one that respects the traditional wording while ensuring clarity and accuracy in understanding divine truth. Ultimately, Alford advocates for a continuous effort to bring forth both the historical and contemporary meanings of Scripture, aiming for inclusivity in its interpretation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament
LoC Class BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship
Subject Church of England -- Sermons -- 19th century
Subject Bible -- Versions -- Sermons
Subject Bible. Matthew XIII, 52 -- Sermons
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EBook-No. 64470
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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