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| The New Testament in the Original Greek | 
| Authors: Maurice A. Robinson, William G. Pierpont
Publisher: Chilton Book Publishing
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 289396
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 610
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.2
Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 6.4 x 1.5
ISBN: 0759800774
Dewey Decimal Number: 225.48
EAN: 9780759800779
ASIN: 0759800774
Publication Date: December 1, 2005
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| Customer Reviews:
Thank you, Mr. Robinson and Mr. Pierpont April 30, 2006
19 out of 19 found this review helpful
A very impressive work! The preface gives a fascinating summary of Greek New Testament text types, as well as an explanation of how this particular Byzantine textform was arrived at. Another reviewer did not seem to like the essay at the back of the book being included as part of the work. I respect that criticism, but personally I found it helpful at correcting some of the misinformation that has circulated regarding the Byzantine textform, and did not consider its content to be inappropriate here. I like the simplicity of the critical apparatus...it leaves the page looking attractive and uncluttered. The Greek text itself is laid out in a beautiful font (it looks like the font in my Mounce text book, and happens to be my favorite) that is non-italic. This to me is a huge benefit, as an italic font tends to distract me. Capitalization, normal Greek punctuation, accents and breathing marks are all present, which makes for smooth reading. In all physical respects, the book seems to be of top-notch quality (kudos to Chilton Book Publishing on that). The binding seems strong, and easily allows you to open the book all the way while laying it flat on the table. The paper is relatively heavy, and you cannot see through the pages at all. The cover is hard-back and classy-looking. Even the dust cover is attractive. The black-ribbon page marker is a nice touch as well. The entire work seems to be very well edited. I tend to be a stickler about spelling or punctuation errors, and I did not notice any in the preface, text, or essay at the back (although of course I haven't read all of the Greek text yet). I don't know this for a fact, but based on the quality of the book and the advertised price, I would say that they must be selling it at cost. Thanks to the compilers and publisher for a very respectful treatment of God's Word in Greek. This is a fitting memorial to Mr. William Pierpont, to whom the volume is dedicated.
New Testament by Robinson/Pierpont February 24, 2006
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
I would highly recommend this book as a good standard "Byzantine" text exhibiting the 'majority' textform. It is set in good readable type; but one thing that would make it more valuable would be examples and cross-references.
I particularly was impressed with the defense for the "majority text" in the back of the Greek New Testament.
Following Dean John Burgon's seven tests for reliability and validity helps make this text a "keeper" and one which will soon become the standard Greek Text among those who value historic testimony as Burgon did.
A great resource February 23, 2006
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I was nothing but pleased when I recieved this edition. I can tell a lot of work was put into it. I would like to see more work done to have a English translation based off the byzantine text. This is a much needed bridge in between the Texus receptus and the critical text. Really well bound, very readable print, and awesome price.
Much Needed Update January 29, 2006
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
Since Seminary I have been more and more convinced that the Byzantine Text (found in the majority of Greek NT manuscripts) deserves greater consideration than it is given when determining the readings of the original. This work comes the closest of any to representing a text reconstructed according to that theory. For that reason alone it should be helpful to both proponents and opponents of this theory.
I have been using the original Pierpont/Robinson Greek New Testament since it came out in 1991 but, like others, missed the variant apparatuses. This edition is a great step forward, though it still lacks the completeness of the Hodges/Farstad apparatus (much less that of Nestle/Aland 27), where you can actually get an idea of the texual witnesses. This is a shame, because I believe the text itself is superior to either of those other two.
Add to that a readable font, nice hadrcover presentation, very thorough theoretical introduction and appendix, and a price well below the other editions, and this should make it a consideration for use as a first New Testament text in Bible College and Seminary Greek classes.
Missing is the bibliography available in both the older edition and also in the Hodges/Farstad Majority Text.
Also, it is refreshing to see the editors releasing this text into the public domain so it can be used free of copyright restrictions.
My only question is, Why not adhere to the currently accepted order of the NT books. Using an old 4th cemtury order, in my view, only makes it harder on the general reader, and serves no useful purpose.
This edition has supplanted my Hodges/Farstad January 5, 2006
18 out of 19 found this review helpful
Although I had the previous edition, its "unique features" kept me using my Hodges and Farstad as my primary New Testament. That earlier version was a paperback, with bare, unaccented, unaspirated, unpunctuated text, and no apparatus. This one is a beautiful hardback (with a nice dust-jacket), with a very nice, large font, accented/aspirated/punctuated text, intra-Byzantine variants in the left column, and NA/UBS variants at the bottom of the page. Ideal in almost every way.
I'm glad Dr. Robinson has incorporated features that will help make the Byzantine Text more widely accessible to non-specialists. Hopefully this will contribute to a more widespread usage of this excellent text.
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