Publisher's Synopsis
The First Germanic Bible is a book that was first translated from Greek to the Gothic language by Wulfila, a bishop of the Goths, in the fourth century. This edition of the book, published in 1891, contains the original text of the translation alongside an introduction by Ulfilas Bishop of the Goths. The book is a significant historical document, as it marks the first time that the Bible was translated into a Germanic language. The translation was an important step in the spread of Christianity throughout the Germanic-speaking world and helped to establish a common language for the Gothic people. The book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity or the development of the Germanic languages.And The Other Remains Of The Gothic Language.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.