Indices to Diatessarica: With a Specimen of Research

The primary content of this volume is a set of indexes to Abbotts six-volume work Diatesserica. Included in those indexes are English Greek and Hebrew terms as well as New Testament citations. In addition to the indexes Abott includes a 53-page Specimen of Research. This is a study of Josephuss treatment of the Old Testament narrative on the sweetening of the waters at Marah in the book of Numbers. Edwin A. Abbott (1838-1926) took first class honors in classics mathematics and theology at St. Johns College University of Cambridge. The diversity of his academic interests was manifested in his publications. In addition to works in biblical studies he also published works on Shakespeare historical theology a biography of Francis Bacon and a satirical novel (Flatland).He is also the author The Fourfold Gospel Johannine Vocabulary and Johannine Grammar.