The New Testament in the Original Greek: Byzantine Textform 2018

The current volume presents the Greek New Testament in its historically dominant Byzantine Textform. Given its profound historical significance, this compact edition holds considerable value for both students and scholars engaged in academic, personal, and ministerial pursuits.

Unlike many modern critical editions that lean towards an eclectic Alexandrian textual basis, or others that adhere to the Textus Receptus or the lectionary-based Patriarchal version of the Greek Orthodox Church, this edition stands apart. It faithfully represents the consensus of Greek continuous-text manuscripts spread across the Byzantine Empire over a millennium.

At the bottom of each page, an apparatus meticulously notes all discrepancies between the Byzantine consensus main text and both the Nestle-Aland 27th and 28th editions, along with variants found in the Editio Critica Maior for Acts. Additional Byzantine readings are highlighted separately in cases where the primary Textform diverges significantly.

The arrangement of the 27 books of the New Testament follows early canonical lists, placing the General Epistles after Acts and positioning Hebrews between Paul's letters to churches and to individuals. This organization reflects historical tradition and scholarly consensus.

This edition offers an accessible Greek New Testament, bound flexibly to accommodate various needs in research, study, and practical ministry. It effectively fills a specific niche by providing a reliable resource for those interested in exploring the Byzantine textual tradition comprehensively.

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