Reina Valera New Testament of the Bible 1602, Book of Matthew

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Rating 4.0

Word count: 125K words
Chapters: 13

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Reina Valera New Testament of the Bible 1602, Book of Matthew by Reina and ValeraAuthor: ,Language: Spanish, Class: BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament, Release Date: Jun 1, 2004

Editor's review

This is the Project Gutenberg electronic edition of the Book of Matthew from the Reina Valera 1602 New Testament, in Spanish. Reina Valera is a translation tradition of established public-domain standing in the history of Spanish Bible translation, and the 1602 edition preserves the linguistic character of early modern Spanish. The book serves as a free entry point for reading a Spanish religious text, observing language history, or studying a portion of the Bible. Its strengths are that the text is freely available and easy to search and compare; however, as a single-volume electronic Gospel text, it generally lacks detailed notes, introductions, maps, and other study aids. Readers should note that the language of this edition is old and differs from modern Spanish, so it should not be treated as the sole basis for study. It suits readers with a foundation in Spanish who are interested in the biblical text or early modern Spanish, but not absolute beginners or classroom use requiring systematic annotations.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers with a foundation in Spanish who want to read the original text of the Book of Matthew in the New Testament
Those interested in the Reina Valera translation tradition and early modern Spanish
Readers who need a free public-domain biblical text for passage comparison or language observation

Not a good fit for

Absolute beginners in Spanish who hope to read the Gospel with ease
Classroom or small-group Bible study participants who need detailed notes, introductions, and maps
Readers accustomed only to modern Chinese translations who do not plan to engage with an old Spanish text

Reading tips

First read alongside a modern Spanish or Chinese translation, then revisit the 1602 edition to note differences in wording.
Work through the chapters of Matthew in order, recording old spellings and sentence patterns after each passage.
Use a Bible dictionary or edition notes to avoid mistaking archaic expressions for modern usage.

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FAQ

Is the 1602 edition difficult to read in Spanish?

It is somewhat difficult. The 1602 edition retains early modern Spanish spelling and sentence patterns that differ from modern Spanish, and some word forms and punctuation conventions are also different. Readers with intermediate to advanced Spanish reading ability can work through it with a parallel translation; absolute beginners may get stuck on archaic expressions and are not advised to start with it.

Does this electronic edition include notes or an introduction?

According to the information available, this is the Project Gutenberg electronic text of the Book of Matthew from the Reina Valera 1602 New Testament, identified only as Spanish-language and public-domain. No notes, introduction, maps, or study appendix are mentioned, so readers should treat it as a basic text rather than a study Bible with supplementary materials.

Can I read only the Book of Matthew?

Yes, but note that it is a single book of the New Testament. If your goal is to read through the New Testament, reading only Matthew will lack the context of the other books; if your goal is to study the Gospels or observe the Spanish text, reading a single book is feasible. It is best to clarify your reading goal first, then decide whether to expand to other books.

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