Roman Catholic And Protestant Bibles Compared: The Gould Prize Essays

By Melancthon Williams Jacobus, Melancthon Williams Jacobus Jr., William Thomas Whitley

Book Overview

Roman Catholic and Protestant Bibles Compared: The Gould Prize Essays is a collection of essays written by Melancthon W. Jacobus, a prominent theologian and professor at Hartford Theological Seminary. The essays were written in response to a challenge by the Gould Memorial Prize Committee to compare the Roman Catholic and Protestant Bibles.The essays provide a detailed analysis of the differences between the two versions of the Bible, including their origins, translations, and interpretations. Jacobus also examines the historical and cultural contexts that shaped the development of these Bibles.The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of the historical and theological differences between the Roman Catholic and Protestant Bibles. The second part focuses on specific passages and themes that are interpreted differently in the two versions. The third part offers a comparison of the translations and language used in the two Bibles.Overall, Roman Catholic and Protestant Bibles Compared: The Gould Prize Essays is a comprehensive and insightful examination of the differences between the two most widely used versions of the Bible. It is an essential resource for scholars, theologians, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of Christian scripture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163290823
• ISBN13: 9781163290828
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 378 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"