The New Testament by Leicester A. Sawyer
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"The New Testament" by Leicester A. Sawyer is a religious text, specifically a translation of the Christian New Testament, written in the mid-19th century. This translation aims to provide a clearer and more precise rendering of the original Greek texts, emphasizing a literal interpretation without adding or removing content. Sawyer strategically arranges the sacred books chronologically and proposes improved divisions of chapters and verses, seeking to enhance the reader's understanding of the
Scriptures. The opening of the work establishes Sawyer's intent to create an accurate and accessible translation of the New Testament, as he discusses the historical context of prior translations and the evolution of biblical texts over the centuries. He emphasizes the importance of a new translation that reflects the accumulated knowledge of biblical studies since the time of King James's Bible. The beginning sections include a preface detailing his methodology, followed by a genealogical account and the birth narrative of Jesus Christ, setting the stage for the subsequent narrative surrounding his life and teachings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Translator | Sawyer, Leicester A. (Leicester Ambrose), 1807-1898 |
|---|---|
| Title |
The New Testament Translated From the Original Greek, With Chronological Arrangement of the Sacred Books, and Improved Divisions of Chapters and Verses. |
| Credits |
Produced by Keith G. Richardson. This file was produced from scans obtained from The Digital Christian Library (www.thedcl.org). |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament |
| Subject | Bible. New Testament |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 25901 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-25901-7 |
| Release Date | Jun 26, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 299 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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