Bible Revision Sparks Debate Over Textual Readings
A discussion on Latin bible translation and Jerome’s work mirrors 19th century debates. Dr Lightfoot’s approach backed by cautious textual criticism argues against hidden interpolations in 1 John 5 7 and defends doctrinal balance. The piece notes rising scholarly liberalism, approving Nightingale style revision, and highlights publications by Barrett and Wadsworth while praising cautious, rigorous scholarship.
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Augustine
Jerome
John
Lightfoot
S.john
Water
S. Augustine
Orizen
Cyprian
Tyndale
Coverdale
Cranmer
Zurich
Prineval Man Unveiled and Bible Anthropology Review
A London 1871 work expanding The Stars and the Angels examines creation of humans, angels, and devils via the Bible. The review finds it ingenious and ably written, critiquing crude atonement ideas while noting strong natural-law insights, though wary of Darwinian overtones.
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Prineval Man
London
Hamilton, Adams and Co
Matthew Arnold
Immense ice fields near Newfoundland and other late 19th century notes
Miscellaneans report enormous ice fields off Newfoundland, a division vote on the Permissive Bill showed 72 to support and 82 previously stated, and tributes to Sir John Herschel in Westminster Abbey. Prince Arthur’s accident at Buckingham Palace is improving with rest. Gladstone discusses education timing, Alsace Lorraine in the German Empire, Sumner attacks the Anglo American Treaty, and Permissive Prohibitory Liquor Bill supporters convene in London. Labour Representation League hosts Ballot discussion with MP members and working men delegates.
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Mersey
Newfoundland
Morning Post
Sir John Herschel
Westminster Abbey
Sir Isaac Newton
Naval
Prince Arthur
Gladstone
Lord Or
Dublin
Alsace
Lorraine
Sumner
England
United States
Friends of the
House of Compsey
Wilfrid Lawson
Friends of the Alliance
United Kingdom
Howe of Commons
Labour Representation League
London
M‘cullagh
Torrens
E. Chajymay
R. Latham
League
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Symons
Charles Wadsworth
Calvary Church
San Francisco
Dickinson
Madame Guitarpe Wirr
Sampson Low
Fiji
Fitana
W. P. Nimmo
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