Synonyms Of The New Testament
By Richard Chenevix Trench
Published by MacMillan And Co: London 1871 7th Edition
"Richard Chenevix Trench's Synonyms of the New Testament is a landmark work of nineteenth-century biblical scholarship, examining with precision and clarity the subtle distinctions between Greek words used in the New Testament. Rather than treating language as interchangeable, Trench explores how individual terms carry distinct theological, moral, and historical nuances, drawing on classical Greek literature, the Septuagint, patristic sources, and comparative philology. First published in 1854 and refined through successive editions, the Seventh Edition of 1871 represents a mature and expanded text, reflecting decades of scholarly engagement and revision by Trench during his tenure as Professor of Divinity and later Archbishop of Dublin.
The work is structured as a series of thematic essays on key synonym groups, demonstrating how doctrinal understanding can hinge upon careful attention to language, particularly in passages shaped by early theological controversy. Trench's method combines deep learning with lucid exposition, making complex philological arguments accessible while retaining academic rigor, and the volume stands as a foundational text in both biblical linguistics and Victorian theological thought. This edition, published by MacMillan & Co., remains an enduring reference, appealing especially to students of biblical Greek, theologians, clergy, and collectors of serious nineteenth-century religious and philological works."
