Publisher's Synopsis
The Documentary History of the American Committee on Revision (1885) is a comprehensive account of the American Committee on Revision, a group dedicated to the revision of the English Bible. The book is compiled by the Committee for the Use of the Members and provides a detailed history of the committee's formation, its members, and its activities. The book includes correspondence, minutes of meetings, and reports from the committee's various subcommittees. The committee's work was controversial at the time, with many religious leaders opposing the proposed revisions. The book provides insight into the debates surrounding the revisions and the committee's efforts to address these objections. Overall, the Documentary History of the American Committee on Revision (1885) is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of biblical translation and the role of religion in American society in the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
