Basel 1516: Erasmus' Edition of the New Testament (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9783161552748)

In 1516, Erasmus of Rotterdam's version of the New Testament, featuring the editio princeps of the Greek text, a revised Latin translation and comprehensive annotations, was published by Johann Froben in Basel. The edition proved to be of great significance for the history of scholarship and books. This volume is based on a conference held in Basel in anticipation of the first edition's forthcoming 500th anniversary. Contributions by 15 internationally acknowledged specialists provide a comprehensive overview of the latest research results on this epochal edition.

Author: Martin Wallraff
ISBN-10: 3161552741
ISBN-13: 9783161552748
Publisher: Mohr Siebeck
Language: English
Published: 05/01/2017
Pages: 319
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.10w x 0.80d