The So-Called Mixed Text (Studies in Biblical Literature) [1 ed.] 9781433107559, 1433107554

In recent years, a number of scholars have identified a text-type in six of the books of the Catholic Epistles that they

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The So-Called Mixed Text (Studies in Biblical Literature) [1 ed.]
 9781433107559, 1433107554

Table of contents :
Contents
LIST OF FIGURES
LIST OF TABLES
EDITOR’S PREFACE
I. INTRODUCTION
The Phenomenon of Mixture: General Characteristic
The So-Called Mixed Text, as Proposed by Richards, Robinson, and Yoo
Purpose of the Study
Delimitations
Delineation of the Study
II. OVERVIEW OF MAJOR WORKS OF CLASSIFICATION AND PRELIMINARY EVALUATION OF THE MIXED TEXT-TYPE IN THE CATHOLIC EPISTLES
Overview of Major Works of Classification
Preliminary Evaluation of the So-called Mixed Text-type in the Catholic Epistles
Description of the Manuscript
Preliminary Analysis of the Known Mixed Manuscripts
From the Manuscripts Mixed in One Book
From the Manuscripts Mixed in Two Books
From the Manuscripts Mixed in Three Books
From the Manuscripts Mixed in Four Books
III. RECLASSIFICATION OF JAMES AND 2 PETER
Factor Analysis as a Means of Forming Tentative Groups
The Development of Factor Analysis
Application of Factor Analysis to Textual Criticism
Procedure for Its Use in Textual Criticism
The Classification of James by Factor Analysis and the Claremont Profile Method
James Mixed Group M
The Classification of 2 Peter by Factor Analysis and the Claremont Profile Method
Refining the Tentative Groups of 2 Peter by the Claremont Profile Method
The Mixed Groups of 2 Peter
Group M1 (Factor 3)
Group M2 (Factor 4)
Group M3 (Factor 5)
Group M4 (Factor “6z”)
Group M5 (Factor 7)
Group M6 (Factor 8y)
Group M7 (No Factor)
Conclusion
IV. CLASSIFICATION OF MANUSCRIPTS: THE JOHANNINE EPISTLES AND 1 PETER
The Test Readings
Test Readings for Mixed Manuscripts in the Johannine Epistles
The Test Readings for Mixed Manuscripts in 1 Peter
The Actual Readings and Classifications in the Johannine Epistles
The Actual Readings and Classifications in 1 Peter
Conclusion
V. CLASSIFICATION OF MANUSCRIPTS IN JUDE
Collation of the Manuscripts
Selections of Readings
Classification of Jude by Factor Analysis
Refining of Tentative Groups of Jude by The Claremont Profile Method
Group A1 (Factor 2)
Group A2 (Factor 4)
Group A3 (Factor 7)
Group A4 (Combined Group)
Group B1 (Factor 1)
Group B2 (Factor 3)
Group B3 (Factor 6)
The Mixed Group, M (Factor 5)
Conclusion
VI. THE ANALYSIS OF THE READINGS THAT IDENTIFY THE SO-CALLED MIXED TEXT-TYPE
Criteria for Determining the Earliest Form of the Text
Analysis of the Readings in the Epistle of James
Analysis of the Readings in the Epistle of 1 Peter
Analysis of the Readings in the Epistle of 2 Peter
Analysis of the Readings in the Johannine Epistles
Analysis of the Unique Readings in Jude
Conclusion
Unique Readings of Mixed Manuscripts: Text-types Comparisons
Mixed Readings in James: Alexandrian and Byzantine Comparisons
Mixed Readings in 2 Peter: Alexandrian and Byzantine Comparisons Alexandrian
Mixed Readings in Jude: Alexandrian and Byzantine Comparisons
VII. CONCLUSION
Summary
Areas for Further Study
APPENDIX A. UNITS OF VARIATION AND THEIR SUPPORT—JUDE
APPENDIX B. THE ALEXANDRIAN AND BYZANTINE GROUPS OF JAMES AND 2 PETER
BIBLIOGRAPHY
INDEX

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