The Preaching & Sacred Writings of St. Peter the Apostle kata St. Mark
Written for pastors and serious Bible scholars, this work is designed to free more time for in-depth study of the Greek text. The first and most important question for any scholar is, “What is the text?” Only after establishing this foundation can one rightly ask, “What does it mean?”
The Sacred Preaching & Writings of St. Peter the Apostle presents the “Received Text” from its earliest form to the present—a truly eclectic text underlying all major modern translations. Changes throughout history are shown in color-coded Greek script. The top line records the textual critic’s reconstruction of the earliest attainable form of the text. A level-one English translation accompanies it, functioning much like an interlinear Bible.
Beneath this, in a parallel vertical layout, appear the major Greek Uncials and published Papyri. Several of these manuscripts date to within twenty to forty years of the original autographs. The painstaking groundwork has already been completed, allowing you to focus entirely on the text itself. Every verb in the top-line eclectic text has been parsed, with its first-person indicative form clearly identified for your convenience.
Customer Reviews
The Preaching & Sacred Writings of St. Peter the Apostle Kata St. Mark is an exceptional resource for pastors, seminarians, and serious students of biblical Greek. Rev. Henry Malone has done the painstaking work of gathering and presenting the earliest available textual evidence in a clear, parallel format. The color-coded Greek text and verb parsing save countless hours of research while encouraging deeper engagement with the original language. This book is both a scholarly tool and a practical aid for advanced biblical study.
- John Parker
What sets this volume apart is its remarkable focus on the foundational question of textual criticism: "What is the text?" By presenting the reconstructed eclectic text alongside major Greek uncials and papyri, Rev. Malone allows readers to examine the manuscript evidence directly. The parallel layout is intuitive and highly useful, making complex textual data accessible to scholars and pastors who want to concentrate on interpretation rather than manuscript collation.
- David Wilson
This book is a treasure for anyone committed to studying the New Testament in its original language. The inclusion of color-coded textual variations, interlinear-style English translation, and comprehensive verb parsing demonstrates an extraordinary level of scholarly care. Rev. Malone has created a resource that bridges the gap between textual criticism and practical exegesis, enabling readers to explore the Greek text with confidence and efficiency.
- Daniel Brooks
Rev. Henry Malone has produced a unique and highly valuable study edition centered on the writings associated with St. Peter and the Gospel of Mark. The presentation of early manuscript witnesses alongside the received text provides readers with an unparalleled opportunity to observe the history of the text firsthand. Whether used for sermon preparation, academic research, or personal study, this volume offers an outstanding foundation for understanding the Greek New Testament and its transmission through the centuries.
- Ethan Walker
