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Il Vanzeli di Mateo

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Word count
133K words
Chapters
14

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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.Il Vanzeli di MateoAuthor: ,Language: Friulian, Class: BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament, Release Date: Dec 9, 2008

Editor's review

This book is a Friulian translation of the Gospel of Matthew, prepared and released by Project Gutenberg. Its value lies in preserving a complete biblical text in this lesser-used Romance language, making it a reference for linguistic research, the preservation of minority-language documents, and the history of religious translation. By comparing it with familiar scriptural passages, readers can observe Friulian's vocabulary, syntax, and habits of expression. As a public-domain e-book, it is easy to search and cite and suitable for use as a corpus. It need not be read from cover to cover; chapters can be selected to suit research needs and read alongside an Italian or Latin version. For general readers, readability depends on their command of Friulian, so it is advisable to learn the basics of the language before approaching the text.

Who it's for

A good fit for

  • Linguistics students studying Friulian or minority Romance languages
  • Scholars of the history of Bible translation and comparative religious texts
  • Researchers who need minority-language corpora for textual analysis
  • Advanced readers interested in the culture of the Friuli region

Not a good fit for

  • General readers with no knowledge of Friulian and no need for a parallel text
  • Beginning Bible readers expecting modern annotations or an introduction
  • Readers who simply want the Gospels in Chinese or English

Reading tips

  1. Look up the basics of Friulian spelling and grammar before starting the main text.
  2. Choose familiar passages from the Gospel of Matthew and compare them verse by verse with an Italian or Latin translation.
  3. Excerpt vocabulary and sentence patterns by research theme and keep your own corpus notes.
  4. Use the e-book's search function to locate key terms rather than reading the whole book in order.

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Contents

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FAQ

What language is this book in?
The text is in Friulian, a Romance language spoken in the Friuli region of northeastern Italy. The book contains no Chinese translation, so readers need a foundation in the language or a parallel version to read it.
Is this book suitable for studying biblical content?
It is first of all a linguistic document, not an annotated study edition. If your goal is to study biblical content, choose a modern annotated translation; this book's unique value lies in observing how the Gospel of Matthew is expressed in Friulian.
What are the practical advantages of the electronic edition?
As a public-domain e-book released by Project Gutenberg, it is easy to search in full, copy and cite, and preserve long-term. It suits corpus work and textual comparison and is convenient to consult on different devices.

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