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Name: Abhandlung von freier Untersuchung des Canon
Author: Semler, Johann Salomo

Treatise on the Free Investigation of the Canon

Abhandlung von freier Untersuchung des Canon

German

1771

320 pages

4 images

First Translation

No prior complete English translation of this text has been found.

Johann Salomo Semler's 'Abhandlung von freier Untersuchung des Canon' (1771) is a foundational text in the history of biblical criticism. Extensive searches across major library catalogs, academic databases, and digital archives have yielded no evidence of an English translation, either complete or partial. Scholarly literature consistently discusses Semler's ideas in English, but these discussions rely on the original German text rather than an English translation, confirming that no such translation exists.

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About This Book

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Is every word in the Bible actually the Word of God? Johann Salomo Semler’s revolutionary treatise shatters centuries of dogma by distinguishing between historical scripture and spiritually transformative truth. Readers will discover a bold manifesto for academic freedom that prioritizes individual conscience and moral utility over rigid ecclesiastical authority.