Latin, though a "dead language," significantly shaped biblical translations and Christian vocabulary, maintaining the Bible's relevance across centuries.
Even in a Dead Language, Is the Bible Still Alive?
The Georgian Version of the New Testament: A Hidden Treasure in the Transmission of the Biblical Text
Explore the rich history and textual value of the Georgian New Testament—an ancient version preserving lost readings from Greek, Armenian, and Syriac sources.
Syriac Versions—Curetonian, Philoxenian, Harclean, Palestinian, Sinaitic, Peshitta
Syriac translations of the New Testament were among the first and date from the 2nd century. The whole Bible was translated by the 5th century.
The Syriac New Testament Manuscripts: Textual History, Critical Analysis, and Their Role in the Transmission of the Apostolos
The Syriac versions of 1 Corinthians 1:27 and Hebrews 5:7 trace the evolution from early idiomatic translations to later theological precision, enriching NT textual criticism.
The Syriac Versions of the New Testament: Textual History, Transmission, and Significance
An in-depth study of the Syriac Bible versions reveals the complex, faithful transmission of the New Testament text from the Old Syriac to the Harclean.
The Syriac Peshitta Is a Look into the World of Early Bible Versions: Its Origins, Textual Character, and Critical Value
The Syriac Peshitta preserves a stable, conservative text and offers critical insights into early New Testament transmission and theology.
Bible Translation into Coptic: Origins, Dialects, Manuscripts, and Textual Significance
The Coptic Bible versions, especially Sahidic and Bohairic, provide critical insight into early Greek New Testament texts and Egypt’s Christian history.
The Aramaic Version of the Bible: A Textual Criticism Analysis of the Peshitta and Other Aramaic Witnesses
The Aramaic Bible, especially the Peshitta, reflects a Greek base and offers valuable insight into early New Testament textual transmission.
The Latin Vulgate (Vulgata Latina): History, Textual Transmission, and Significance in New Testament Textual Criticism
The Latin Vulgate and Old Latin versions shaped Western Christianity and remain vital for understanding New Testament textual history and transmission.
What Do We Know About the Ancient Armenian Version of the Bible?
The Armenian Bible, translated in the early 5th century, reflects both Syriac and Greek traditions, offering a vital textual witness preserved in thousands of manuscripts.
