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FROM SPOKEN WORDS TO SACRED TEXTS: Introduction-Intermediate New Testament Textual Studies Paperback – February 21, 2020

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FROM SPOKEN WORDS TO SACRED TEXTS is an introduction-intermediate level coverage of the text of the New Testament. Andrews begins by introducing the reader to New Testament textual studies by presenting all the essential, foundational details necessary to understand New Testament textual criticism. With Andrews' clear and comprehensive approach to New Testament textual studies, FROM SPOKEN WORDS TO SACRED TEXTS, will remain popular for beginning and intermediate students for decades to come. This source on how the New Testament came down us will become the standard book for courses in biblical studies, as well as the history of Christianity. FROM SPOKEN WORDS TO SACRED TEXTS is assured of becoming a reliable, clear-cut resource for generations of Bible students to come.The Greek New Testament was copied and recopied by hand for 1,500 years. Regardless of those scribes who had worked very hard to be faithful in their copying, errors crept into the text. How can we be confident that what we have today is the Word of God? FROM SPOKEN WORDS TO SACRED TEXTS introduces its readers to New Testament textual studies of the Greek New Testament. Herein the reader will find plain language as Edward D. Andrews gives the reader an in-depth view of the history of the New Testament. We will discover how the New Testament books were transmitted. The intentional and unintentional scribal errors that crept into the text for some 1,500 years of corruption by copyists, followed by over 400 years of restoration work by textual scholars who gave their entire lives to give us today a restored New Testament text. In this book, the reader will gain an appreciation for the vast work that has been carried out in preserving the text of the New Testament and finding renewed confidence in its reliability. Andrews' work on FROM SPOKEN WORDS TO SACRED TEXTS was carried out with an apologetical mindset to assist Christians in their defense of God's Word.
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"Unlock the history of the New Testament with 'FROM SPOKEN WORDS TO SACRED TEXTS: Introduction-Intermediate New Testament Textual Studies.' This comprehensive guide delves into the process of how the texts of the New Testament were transmitted and formed, providing an in-depth understanding of the historical and cultural context of these texts. From manuscript analysis to textual criticism, this book provides a detailed look at the science behind the formation of the Bible, and how it can help us understand the Bible better today. Perfect for students, scholars, and anyone interested in understanding the New Testament on a deeper level."

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EDWARD D. ANDREWS (AS in Criminal Justice, BS in Religion, MA in Biblical Studies, and MDiv in Theology) is CEO and President of Christian Publishing House. He has authored over 160 books. Andrews is the Chief Translator of the Updated American Standard Version (UASV).

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Christian Publishing House (February 21, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 655 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1949586987
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1949586985
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.9 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.48 x 9 inches
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EDWARD D. ANDREWS (AS in Criminal Justice, BS in Religion, MA in Biblical Studies, and MDiv in Theology) is CEO and President of Christian Publishing House. He has authored over 220+ books. In addition, Andrews is the Chief Translator of the Updated American Standard Version (UASV).

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Paul G.
5.0 out of 5 stars Solid introduction to New Testament Textual Criticism
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2020
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When I became aware of "From Spoken Words to Sacred Texts: Introduction-Intermediate to New Testament Textual Studies" by Edward D. Andrews, I thought the book would be appropriate for my beginner level of knowledge of New Testament Textual Criticism (NTTC). This review is based of the Amazon Kindle edition.

NTTC uses a lot of cryptic (to the uninitiated) symbols and abbreviations, and I was pleased to find the book has a list of abbreviations at the front of the book. I bookmarked the section for quick access. There's also a good glossary at the end of the book.

The early chapters are about the materials required to write a manuscript, and the methods used to write them. The next few chapters discuss literacy levels, and whether the early Christians would have been able to read a Bible. Andrews shows how the writings by the New Testament authors were considered scripture, equal with the Old Testament scriptures.

The majority of the book is about New Testament Textual Criticism, and it does a good job of describing the purpose and importance of NTTC in a way that is reasonably easy for a lay person to understand. NTTC is a technical field, so technical terms are used, but not in a way that was overwhelming to me.

I found the last chapter interesting, as it discusses over 20 English versions of the Bible. The descriptions contain a brief history and purpose of the translation, the primary sources used for the translation and the translation type equivalence.

This isn't the first book on New Testament Textual Criticism that I've read, but it was definitely worth my while. This was the second book I've read by Edward D. Andrews, but I suspect it won't be the last one, as I find his writing style easy for a novice to understand.

Disclaimer: The author, Edward D. Andrews, offered me a review copy of the e-book, but for technical reasons I was unable to get it on my tablet. I decided to purchase the book directly from Amazon..
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I've used this excellent book alot in my studies. It's well written and accessible
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