The English Bible and the Revised Standard Version
An analysis of how the Revised Standard Version matured from extensive manuscript discoveries. The King James translators faced limited texts, while RSV benefits from Dead Sea Scrolls, papyri in the third century, and vast Greek manuscripts. The article notes changes to wording and structure to improve readability without altering core Christian beliefs.
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