A Plain Introduction to the Criticism of the New Testament (Vol. 1&2) (eBook)

Frederick Henry Ambrose Scrivener (1813–1891) was a distinguished British biblical scholar and textual critic. His work has significantly contributed to the field of New Testament studies, particularly through his meticulous examination of the Greek manuscripts underlying the translation of the New Testament. Scrivener, an Anglican clergyman, was trained at Trinity College, Cambridge, where he graduated as a classical scholar before focusing on biblical Greek manuscripts. His scholarly rigor and devotion to understanding the text of the New Testament led to the publication of 'A Plain Introduction to the Criticism of the New Testament' (Vol. 1&2), a seminal work which provides an extensive overview of textual criticism and the various manuscripts of the New Testament. This influential piece has served as a critical resource for biblical scholars and theologians examining the intricate variances and history of the biblical text. Scrivener's analytical method and his approach to collating manuscripts have had a lasting impact on the field, shaping the principles and practices of modern-day textual criticism. His comprehensive work in cataloging and examining the manuscript evidence remains a valuable asset to the critical studies of New Testament texts.