The New Testament For English Readers Containing A Critical And Explanatory Commentary By Henry Alford Second Edition

Henry Alford's New Testament for English Readers is a classic work of biblical scholarship, offering a detailed and insightful commentary on the entire New Testament. In this first volume, Alford covers the Gospels and Acts of the Apostles, providing a rich and comprehensive analysis of each book. The book also includes the Authorized Version of the New Testament, with Alford's own marginal corrections of readings and renderings. This book is an essential resource for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the New Testament. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Henry Alford’s New Testament edition, complete with in-depth introductions to each book and an extensive verse-by-verse commentary, is a work of lasting appeal. Alford takes great pains to build a solid foundation for readers approaching the works of the Gospels and Epistles. Written in an effort to expose nineteenth-century English-language readers to critical thought and commentary from leading scholars writing in other languages, Alford’s New Testament weaves German textual criticism and insights into the biblical text. His introductions discuss such topics as origin, authorship, inspiration, and purpose and objective, opening the door to an exegetical approach to Scripture. Alford’s commentary marks a shift from primarily theological and homiletic concerns to those of philology, historical studies, and textual criticism. In the Logos edition The New Testament for English Readers is fully searchable. Scripture references are linked and appear on mouse-over, allowing you to engage with your favorite translation and other digital resources as you delve into Bible study.