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In this thesis, the author explores the deadlocked debate about the origin of the Byzantine text and presents some new perspectives that have the potention to bring this polarised debate to a more satisfactory conclusion. On the one hand, the debate is studied from a 1) historical, 2) theological, and 3) epistemological and sociological perspective. It is found that the different historical considerations have led to opposite conclusions about the origin of the Byzantine text. Next, it is found that the different theological perspectives not necessarily lead to opposite conclusions. Finally it is found that epistemological and sociological considerations are not persuasive to uphold this polarised debate. On the other hand, it is argued that many historical arguments need more investigation, before they can serve as real arguments. Moreover, it is argued that when the Byzantine text is studied from the perspective of language development and the possible influence of the lectionaries, alongside with the production of a comprehensive textual commentary by Byzantine text defenders, this debate can be brought to a more definite end. The leading question was: Why has the discussion about the origin of the Byzantine text got bogged down in a polarised debate, and what will be the best way to escape this impasse?
(PDF) The Origin of the Byzantine Text: New Perspectives in a Deadlocked Debate. Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/275545811_The_Origin_of_the_Byzantine_Text_New_Perspectives_in_a_Deadlocked_Debate [accessed Oct 05 2018].

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