The English Hexapla 1841

5B, 1841 "From Edward Bishop of Salisbury"

Description

The English Hexapla, published in 1841, is a remarkable and scholarly comparative edition of the New Testament that presents six English translations side by side. Its primary feature is the inclusion of the original Greek text of the New Testament along with six English versions: Wycliffe (1380), Tyndale (1534), Cranmer or Great Bible (1539), Geneva Bible (1557), Bishops’ Bible (1568), and the King James Version (1611). Compiled by Samuel Bagster and Sons, the Hexapla aimed to show the development of English biblical translation over time, highlighting textual differences and the evolution of language and doctrine. It serves as a valuable resource for biblical scholars, historians, and linguists interested in the history of the English Bible.

Notes

Rich brown leather with deboss on front and back, five raised bands, old tooled title plate on spine, three gold edge gauffered, royal blue satin end papers, some rubbing on spine edges and four corners, otherwise intact, very good condition.