We’re excited to share some big news: SquarePages.co is now OpenChapter.io! Read more in the latest blog post here.
Portrait of John William Burgon

John William Burgon

John William Burgon was an English Anglican divine who became the Dean of Chichester Cathedral in 1876. He was known during his lifetime for his poetry and his defense of the historicity and Mosaic authorship of Genesis. Long after his death he was remembered chiefly for his defense of the Byzantine text-type and continued ecclesiastical use of the traditional Received Text.

Average Book Rating
4.0
Aggregate review score sourced from Goodreads
5
200
4
200
3
200
2
200
1
200
Total Book Reviews
10.0k
Total reviews from Goodreads may change
Categories
Showing 1 - 5 of 5 results
Book Cover

The Causes of the Corruption of the Traditional Text of the Holy Gospels Being the Sequel to The Traditional Text of the Holy Gospels

Uncover a historical investigation into the sacred Gospels, where accidental errors and intentional doctrinal changes have distorted the original text over time.

By John William Burgon

(100)
Book Cover

Inspiration and Interpretation Seven Sermons Preached Before the University of Oxford

Faced with rising doubts, a determined theologian delivers powerful sermons to defend the unshakable authority of the Bible.

By John William Burgon

(100)
Book Cover

The Last Twelve Verses of the Gospel According to S. Mark

Embark on a journey to defend holy scripture as an author fights to prove the authenticity of a Gospel's contested verses through meticulous analysis of ancient texts and historical testimonies.

By John William Burgon

(100)
Book Cover

The Traditional Text of the Holy Gospels

Embark on a historical quest to uncover the authentic words of the Gospels, where ancient manuscripts battle against modern interpretations to reveal the true voice of religious tradition.

By John William Burgon

(100)
Book Cover

The Revision Revised Three Articles Reprinted from the "Quarterly Review." I. The New Greek Text. II. The New English Version. III. Westcott and Hort's New Textual Theory. To Which is Added a Reply to Bishop Ellicott's Pamphlet in Defence of the Revisers and Their Greek Text of the New Testament: Including a Vindication of the Traditional Reading of 1 Timothy III. 16.

** In a world of faith and scholarship, a critic rises to defend traditional scripture against modern revisions, sparking intellectual debate.

By John William Burgon

(100)