The Sacred Writings of St. John the Appostle by Rev. Dr. Henry B Malone
Written for pastors and serious students of the Bible, this edition is designed to give more time and focus to the Greek text itself. The foundational question for any serious scholar of Scripture must be: “What is the text?” Only after establishing the text can one rightly ask, “What does it mean?”
The Sacred Writings of St. John the Apostle (Third Edition) presents the evolving history of the Received Text—from its earliest form to the eclectic text in use today. Through a color-coded Greek script, changes and developments in the text over time are clearly documented. The top line records the work of textual critics in their ongoing effort to reconstruct the original autographs.
A level-one English translation accompanies the Greek, functioning similarly to an interlinear Bible, to assist readers in navigating the text with clarity. Beneath this, presented in a parallel and vertical format, are the major Greek Uncials and published Papyri, some dating within twenty to forty years of the original writings.
The labor-intensive groundwork has been completed—now, your study can begin with the text itself.
Customer Reviews
The Sacred Writings of St. John the Apostle is an outstanding resource for pastors, theologians, and serious students of biblical Greek. Rev. Henry Malone has created a study tool that places the text itself at the center of scholarly inquiry. The color-coded presentation of textual developments and the inclusion of major manuscript witnesses make this volume invaluable for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the New Testament's textual history.
- Andrew Foster
This third edition offers a remarkable balance of academic rigor and practical usability. The parallel presentation of the eclectic text, English translation, Greek uncials, and papyri allows readers to engage directly with the manuscript evidence. Rev. Malone's meticulous work removes many of the barriers to advanced textual study, making it easier to focus on the meaning and significance of the text itself.
- Benjamin Hayes
Rev. Henry Malone has produced a highly accessible yet scholarly edition of the writings of St. John. The interlinear-style translation, combined with the visual representation of textual changes through color-coded Greek script, provides an excellent framework for studying the evolution of the Received Text. This book is a valuable addition to the library of anyone committed to serious biblical research.
- Jack Sullivan
What makes this volume exceptional is its dedication to answering the most fundamental question in biblical scholarship: "What is the text?" By presenting early manuscript evidence alongside the reconstructed text, Rev. Malone enables readers to examine the foundations of the New Testament firsthand. Thorough, well-organized, and academically sound, this work is an indispensable resource for pastors, seminarians, and students of Scripture.
- Emily Parker
