Without the notes, Erasmus said, the texts of the Scripture were 'naked and defenceless, ' open to criticism by uncomprehending readers and corruption by careless printers. The "Annotations" represent not only Erasmus' defence of the New Testament against such abuss, but also a reflection of his own
Erasmus' Annotations on the New Testament: From Philologist to Theologian
β Scribed by Erika Rummel
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press
- Year
- 1986
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 246
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Synopsis
As well as discussing the contents and aims of the Annotations, Erika Rummel investigates Erasmus' development from philologist to theologian and traces the prepublication history of the New Testament
β¦ Table of Contents
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
1. The Genesis of the Annotations
2. Sources and Authorities
3. The Task and Its Execution
4. Additions, Revisions, and Retractions
Conclusion
Notes
Bibliography
Index of Latin and Greek Words
General Index
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