An Attempt toward Revising our English Translation of the Greek Scriptures, or the New Covenant of Jesus Christ

by William Newcome

Publishers:

John Exshaw; J. Johnson

, 1796

Overview

Published in two volumes as An Attempt toward Revising Our English Translation of the Greek Scriptures, Newcome’s New Testament is thought to be the first to use the critical text of J. J. Griesbach as the basis for translation.

Product Details

• Title: An Attempt toward Revising our English Translation of the Greek Scriptures, or the New Covenant of Jesus Christ
• Author: William Newcome
• Publishers: John Exshaw, J. Johnson
• Print Publication Date: 1796
• Language: English
• Resources: 2
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Resource ID: {DE84B76D-41D7-4EBB-A14C-109B9506D00E}
• Metadata Last Updated: 2023-08-15T13:57:40Z

About William Newcome

William Newcome (1729–1800) earned his MA in 1753 and his DD in 1765 from Hertford College. In 1795 he was made archbishop of Armagh and primate of Ireland. His surviving works include An English Harmony of the Four Evangelists, Observations on Our Lord's Conduct as a Divine Instructor, and several sermons..