[b-greek] NT in Latin

From: Richard Ghilardi (qodeshlayhvh@juno.com)
Date: Tue Nov 28 2000 - 21:28:50 EST


Dear B-greekers,

I know that this list is B-greek and not B-latin, but I have a question.

Why does _Novum Testamentum Latine_ edited by the Alands exist?

It seems to be nothing more than a retro translation into Latin of
NA26/27. Every place that I've checked for variant readings (I admit that
I haven't checked that many) has the reading accepted in the Greek text
of NA26/27 even if that reading is not the true reading of the Vulgate.
What purpose would such a retro translation serve?

The existence of NTL is certainly not justified by its apparatus. The
apparatus is _not_ a collation of the best and most ancient mss. Rather
it is a collation of 16th and 20th century editions of the Vulgate. IMHO
this limits its value greatly.

Admittedly, I do not read Latin very well. Perhaps I have missed
something in the Alands' introduction. Perhaps I do not understand the
reason that the Alands spent so much time and effort on this book.

Can anyone enlighten me?

Richard Ghilardi -- qodeshlayhvh@juno.com
New Haven, CT USA
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silbo ainata aflifnith: ith jabai gaswiltith, manag akran bairith.

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