History of the transmission of ancient books to modern times by Isaac Taylor
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"History of the Transmission of Ancient Books to Modern Times" by Isaac Taylor is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work explores the processes and means by which ancient literature has been preserved and authenticated, providing insights into the integrity of historical texts and the authenticity of religious scriptures. The opening of the book outlines Taylor's intention to connect the authenticity of ancient literature with the transmission of texts
throughout history. He discusses the importance of observing how the genuineness of both sacred and profane writings can be assessed equally. Taylor introduces the key topics that will be explored, such as the methods of historical proof and the role of copyists, insisting that the understanding of these elements is essential for appreciating both classical and biblical literature. He aims to present these arguments in a clear, organized manner, avoiding unnecessary controversy while appealing to general readers who seek insight into the historical lineage of the texts we study today. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Taylor, Isaac, 1787-1865 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 03013464 |
| Title |
History of the transmission of ancient books to modern times together with the process of historical proof; or, a concise account of the means by which genuineness of ancient literature generally, and the authenticity of historical works especially are ascertained including incidental remarks upon the relative strength of the evidence usually adduced in behalf of the Holy Scriptures |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: Jackson and Walford,1859. |
| Credits | deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 43.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere |
| LoC Class | Z: Bibliography, Library science |
| Subject | Historiography |
| Subject | Bible -- Evidences, authority, etc. |
| Subject | Transmission of texts |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 67778 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-67778-1 |
| Release Date | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 643 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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