Lectures on Bible Revision

A series of lectures aimed at teachers and general readers provides a concise survey of the case for revising the English Scriptures, distinguishing the enduring substance of biblical teaching from its variable linguistic form; it traces the growth of English translations, examines the history and imperfections of the Authorized Version, surveys advances in knowledge of the original texts, outlines long preparatory scholarship, and describes the recent revision effort; an appendix gathers historic prefaces to major English editions so readers may see translators' aims and methods and approach the text with informed reverence.