Which Bible, Which Version? series
This is chapter 10 in the series which I have entitled Which Bible, Which Version? We are in a sub-series (chapters 7-12) which we could call: Westcott and Hort, Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing.
For those perhaps who are just now finding this
Chapter 9, Section 4: Hort’s Theory: Second premise fails
Which Bible, Which Version? series
Note to readers: We are necessarily picking up the thread in the middle of a study and so we recommend readers to read the previous section(s) for context. As always, all emphases and comments within [brackets] are mine unless otherwise noted.
The second basic
Chapter 9, Section 3: Hort’s Theory: First premise proven false
Which Bible, Which Version? series
Note to readers: We are necessarily picking up the thread in the middle of a study and so we recommend readers to read the previous section(s) for context. As always, all emphases and comments within [brackets] is mine unless otherwise noted.
Continuing from Section
Chapter 9, Section 2: Hort pulls a fast one on the Revision Committee
Which Bible, Which Version? series
Note to readers: All emphases in my quotations of others and comments within [brackets] are mine unless otherwise noted.
The first major premise of the Westcott-Hort theory is that the New Testament is to be treated like any other book.
This would allow Hort
Chapter 9, Section 1: Introduction to the theory of Westcott & Hort
Which Bible, Which Version? Series
We are now in the middle of our series entitled Which Bible, Which Version? Yes, that means we have a long way to go in making our case. These essays are based upon a 20-lecture series originally presented to our Stone Kingdom Fellowship audiences
Chapter 8, Section 5: Dethroning the Textus Receptus
Which Bible, Which Version? Series
We pick up from where we left off in Chapter 8, Section 4.
We recall from a previous section how Westcott was telling his fiancée how he hoped that he could be a part of aiding the truth in the battle over the inspiration of
Chapter 8, Section 4: Hort Learns the Importance of Manuscripts
Which Bible, Which Version?
Please turn in your Bibles to 1 John chapter 4, verse 1. There is an important admonition for all Christians in this verse.
KJV 1 John 4:1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets
Chapter 8, Section 3: Westcott and Hort on Evolution
Which Bible, Which Version?
(Regarding my caption on the Darwin photo above, yes, we know it appears to be a prank by those who enjoy the Steampunk genre, but we offer the blinder thought as befitting this idol of atheists.)
Let us move on to a subject which filled Hort’
Which Bible, Which Version?
At this stage, we are detailing the doctrinal beliefs of Westcott and Hort. As always, all emphases and comments within [brackets] are mine, unless otherwise noted.
In 1871, Fenton John Anthony Hort was invited to become the examining chaplain to the Bishop of Ely, Dr. Harold
