a good greek bible

OteroFam3 at aol.com OteroFam3 at aol.com
Mon Oct 18 21:12:17 EDT 1999


        A small note concerning some differences between the NA27 and the 
UBS4 corr. from a "little greek" (based upon my limited knowledge of the 
issue):

    1. Although the NA27 has more variant readings listed in its critical   
apparatus, the UBS4 is more exhaustive in its listing of witnesses for the  
variant readings it does include.

    2. I do know the UBS4 has a critical apparatus for punctuation (I'm not 
sure    about the NA27) which is very handy at some points.

    3. The UBS4 also comes with a concise Greek-English lexicon by Barclay M. 
    Newman,Jr. in the back. It is a nice reminder lexicon for when "little  
greeks" forget their vocabulary (though it is by NO MEANS a standard, or    
essential in detailed lexicographic work!).

    In the end, the NA27 is considered the "scholar's bible" and is referred 
to most in scholarly publications, while the UBS4 is the "translator's bible".
    While on the topic of good greek bibles, could someone please help me to 
find a copy of Kurt Aland's Synopsis Quattuor Evangelorium in the latest 
edition (15 or 18?). I found it through the American Bible Society, but it 
seems like their has to be a way to get it for less. Thanks in advance.

xaris kai eirhnh
Esteban Otero
Tampa,FL
oterofam3 at aol.com



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