New Testament in Greek and Latin 1772

6B New Testament in Greek and Latin. London: Johannem Nourse, 1772. 

Notes

Bilingual editions of the New Testament, presenting the original Greek text alongside a Latin translation in parallel columns, represent an important tradition in biblical scholarship and the history of printing. This side-by-side arrangement allowed theologians, clergy, and scholars to compare the language of the early Christian scriptures with the Latin text that shaped centuries of Western religious thought. Such editions became particularly significant during the Renaissance and Reformation, when renewed interest in ancient languages encouraged the study of biblical texts in their original forms. Building upon the scholarly legacy of figures such as Erasmus, whose groundbreaking Greek and Latin New Testament appeared in 1516, these volumes reflect the growing emphasis on textual accuracy, translation, and theological interpretation. Today, historical Greek and Latin New Testaments are valued for their scholarly significance, intricate typography, and their role in the development of biblical studies.

The eighteenth century marked an important period in the history of biblical printing, as improvements in typography, papermaking, and printing techniques made scripture increasingly accessible throughout Europe and the American colonies. While large, elaborately bound family Bibles remained treasured household possessions, printers also produced smaller, more portable editions for personal devotion, education, and religious study. The century witnessed the continued influence of the King James Version, alongside scholarly editions featuring extensive commentaries, cross-references, and translations in numerous European languages. 

Description 

Brown leather calfskin binding ca. 1865 with gilt crosses on each corner and in each spinal compartment. Red leather label to second compartment with lettering in green. Red edges. General wear along extremities and corners bumped. Upper section of hinge weakening but fully intact. Marbled endpapers. Text in two columns per page with one in Greek and the other in Latin.