The Meeting of the Emperors
A month ago, the Emperors of Russia, Austria, and Germany met face to face in Berlin. There was a great flocking of princes to the German capital on the occasion, and for several days, pomp and pageantry prevailed to an …
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Letter from bro J.J. Andrew to his Adverse Critics
Twelve months have elapsed since commencing to write my letter to the Editor of the Christadelphian on the Inspiration controversy. If I had been actuated by a desire for human approbation, I should regret having written it; for the expressions …
Inconsistencies in the Revised Version
There are some remarkable inconsistencies in the revised version evidently arising from the “blindness of the guides.” e.g. Rom. 14:9, “Lord of both the dead and the living.” Now, “both” and “and” here are the same in Greek, viz., kai. …
Conclusion of James Thirtle’s Remarks on the Revised Version of the New Testament
We still read in Matthew 27—9 that the purchase of the potter’s field with the thirty pieces of silver paid to Judas for the betrayal of innocent blood, was a fulfilment of “that which was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet,” …
Conclusion of a Lecture on the Revised Version of the New Testament
The word “devil” still occupies its former position where the original is diabolos. The same may be said in regard to its plural form, “devils”; but with this difference, that the word “demons” is inserted in the margin. This is …
Further Remarks by James Thirtle on the Revised Version of the New Testament
Hitherto we have found the expression “kingdom of God” four times only in the Gospel by Matthew, the form “kingdom of heaven” being characteristic of Matthew’s writing. Now we read “kingdom of God” only three times in the first Gospel, …
Second Portion of a Lecture on the Revised Version of the New Testament
8. The Revised Version recognises the change which has taken place in the meaning of certain words since the Authorised Version was issued. “Letteth,” which used to mean prevent, now gives place to “restraineth” in 2 Thess. 2:7. “Prevent,” which …
Continuation of James Thirtle’s Remarks on the Revised Version of the New Testament
“The Evil One,” as that expression occurs in the Lord’s Prayer and other places, in the Revised Version, has occasioned much comment. It is said that in no previous translation into our language has the novel form “evil one” been …
First Portion of a Lecture on the Revised Version of the New Testament
The eighth chapter of Nehemiah gives an account of Ezra reading “the book of the law” to those Jews who had returned from the Babylonish captivity. And it is recorded that he, and certain Levites “read in the book of …
Remarks by James Thirtle on the Revised Revised New Testament
The Revised New Testament has been the subject of many reviews, favourable and unfavourable. Those reviews which have appeared in the newspapers and magazines, have, with very few exceptions, been of the most superficial character. The writers for the public …
Is the Revised Version of the New Testament an Improvement upon the Authorised Version?
Dr. Thomas once remarked, in reference to the proposed new translation (as Sister M. H. informs us):
“We shall have no better translation of the scriptures than the one now in use until the law goes forth from Zion and …
Companion to the Revised Version of the New Testament
I have recently purchased a book entitled, “Companion to the Revised Version of the English New Testament,” by Alex. Roberts, D.D., one of the members of the New Testament Company.
As explained by the preface, “the object of this little …
Exact equivalence in the Revised Version of the New Testament
The issue of a new version of the Scriptures is no ordinary event, as will be seen when it is remembered that such a thing has not occurred before for the long period of 270 years. It is an event …
Outside Bearings and Opinions
A correspondent of the Freeman (Baptist) writes:
“The first thing to attract attention is the alteration in the title of the books and the headings of pages. Following the fashion of the ritualists, ‘St.’ has become ‘S.’ wherever it occurs. …
Further Remarks on the Revised Translation of the New Testament
The publication of the revised version of the Bible has been looked forward to by the brethren of Christ with considerable interest. It could not be otherwise, for unto those who fear God and whose affections are set upon the …
The Revised Version of the New Testament
For more than ten years past, a company of “learned men” have been engaged in revising King James’s version of the New Testament. Their work has been regarded with different feelings by different classes of persons. The bulk of the …
The New Version of the Bible
One thing is likely to happen in 1880, and that is, the appearance of the new version of the Bible, upon which so many able men have been so long a time engaged. In an article in the Churchman, …
“A Pure Fellowship”
There has been some adverse criticism of a recent remark by the Editor on the subject of fellowship. The Editor pointed out a truth, known to all who are instructed in the Word, that salvation is an individual matter, and …
True Principles and Uncertain Details
It has pleased God to save men by the belief and obedience of a system of truth briefly described as “the gospel of our salvation,” and also spoken of by Jesus and John and Paul as “the truth.” “Ye shall …
Review of “Hezekiah the Great/The Songs of Degrees” by Harry Whittaker & George Booker)
This is not one book, but two conveniently bound together. They share a common theme, the exposition of the life and literary interests of King Hezekiah. The first, Hezekiah the Great is written by Brother Harry Whittaker; the second, Songs …