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TO THE READER.
The question may be asked: "Why, in a revision of the English New Testament, professedly designed to represent the latest results of critical learning in all respects, is one particular instance of change distinguished, by being made the subject of a separate treatise ? *To this I answer:
1. The meaning of the Greek word baptizein has been so obscured, by the denominational controversies which have sprung up "within the last two centuries, that nothing less than a complete historical exhibition of its use, both in pagan and christian Greek literature, would suffice to place the matter in a clear light.
2. In substituting the literal English meaning of this word for its Anglicized form, in a revision of the New Testament for popular use, the writer feels that a just deference' to public opinion, as well as to christian feeling, requires that the reasons of this change should be fully set forth. It is believed, that the method adopted in the investigation will commen
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The question may be asked: "Why, in a revision of the English New Testament, professedly designed to represent the latest results of critical learning in all respects, is one particular instance of change distinguished, by being made the subject of a separate treatise ? *To this I answer:
1. The meaning of the Greek word baptizein has been so obscured, by the denominational controversies which have sprung up "within the last two centuries, that nothing less than a complete historical exhibition of its use, both in pagan and christian Greek literature, would suffice to place the matter in a clear light.
2. In substituting the literal English meaning of this word for its Anglicized form, in a revision of the New Testament for popular use, the writer feels that a just deference' to public opinion, as well as to christian feeling, requires that the reasons of this change should be fully set forth. It is believed, that the method adopted in the investigation will commen
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.
Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the difficult to read text. Read books online for free at http://www.forgottenbooks.org
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