A seminal collection of introductory essays by some of England's leading biblical scholars at the turn of the twentieth century. Contributions include an introductory lecture by William Sanday; Frederick Kenyon on manuscripts; F.C. Burkitt on ancient versions of the New Testament; F.H. Chase on the history of the New Testament Canon; A.C. Headlam on the dates of New Testament books; and J.H. Bernard on the historical value of the Acts of the Apostles.