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The New Testament

Rating 4.5
Word count
976K words
Chapters
98

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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.The New Testament by Leicester A. SawyerAuthor: ,Language: English, Class: BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament, Release Date: Jun 26, 2008

Editor's review

This New Testament is one of the early English public-domain electronic texts released by Project Gutenberg, credited to editor Leicester A. Sawyer. Its value lies not in scholarly notes or an introduction but in providing a freely accessible, cleanly formatted full English New Testament, suitable as a basic public-domain text for reading and citation. As a text preserved by an early ebook project, it also carries the historical significance of early digital humanities practice, showing how public-domain classics were preserved and circulated online. Readers can focus on the text itself: the narratives of the Gospels, the arguments of the epistles, and the symbolic expression of apocalyptic literature can all serve as introductory material to English language and Western cultural tradition. Without modern notes or maps, historical background, place names, and figures require separate reference. It is better as a base text for comparative reading or as English classic extensive reading than as a replacement for a study edition.

Who it's for

A good fit for

  • General readers who want to read the full English New Testament for free
  • Researchers needing a public-domain English Bible text for citation or comparison
  • English learners interested in Western literary and cultural tradition
  • Readers concerned with early ebooks and preservation of public-domain texts

Not a good fit for

  • Bible students needing detailed notes, maps, and introductions
  • Readers wanting a modern translation or a specific denominational interpretation
  • Beginners unfamiliar with archaic English expressions and religious proper names

Reading tips

  1. Start with the four Gospels, read in narrative order, then move to the epistles.
  2. Keep pen and paper to note recurring place names and personal names for cross-reference.
  3. Read alongside a modern English translation; for difficult sentences, check the translation first, then return to the original.
  4. Keep each reading session short and retell the passage's main idea in your own words afterward.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Does this edition have notes or an introduction?
The information indicates this is an English public-domain text provided by Project Gutenberg, with no indication of modern notes, maps, or an introduction. For historical background, figures, and place names, consult other reference works or study editions.
Can readers with basic English handle it?
They can try, but the text contains religious proper names and fairly archaic expressions, so initial reading will be difficult. Begin with the narrative parts of the Gospels and use a modern translation alongside to gradually adapt to the sentence patterns and vocabulary.
Why is the author credited as Project Gutenberg?
The author field is listed as Project Gutenberg, indicating this is the electronic text record released by the project; the description also mentions the New Testament is credited to Leicester A. Sawyer. It is essentially an electronic version of a public-domain text, not an original work by a modern author.

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