The Bible Word-Book
A Glossary of Archaic Words and Phrases in the Authorised Version of the Bible and Book of Common Prayer

Clear and detailed glossary of words and phrases used in the bible, first published in 1884 by William Aldis Wright.

William Aldis Wright (Author)

9781108024648, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 21 October 2010

698 pages
21.6 x 14 x 3.9 cm, 0.87 kg

William Aldis Wright (1831–1914) was a literary and biblical scholar who served first as Librarian, then Bursar, at Trinity College, Cambridge, and as secretary to the Old Testament Revision Company, published widely on Shakespeare, and was an expert in both Hebrew and sixteenth-century English. This fully updated second edition of a work begun by Jonathan Eastwood (1824–1864) was first published in 1884. It draws on Wright's extensive experience in both literary and biblical study and offers a clear and detailed glossary of hundreds of obsolete and archaic words commonly used in the Authorised Version of the Bible. By drawing comparison to word usage in contemporary texts such as those of Shakespeare, Francis Bacon and Thomas More, the likely meaning and usage of each word is explained in plain English. A guide for users of a version of the Bible which is itself a cornerstone of English literature.

Preface
Preface to the second edition
The Bible word-book, A-Y
Index of editions quoted.

Subject Areas: Biblical studies & exegesis [HRCG]