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Tischendorf

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[tish-uhn-dawrf] / ˈtɪʃ ənˌdɔrf /

noun

  1. Lobegott Friedrich Konstantin von 1815–74, German Biblical critic.


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A Cevian partner, Jens Tischendorf, has been nominated for election to the board in January.

From New York Times • Nov. 19, 2014

Tischendorf "borrowed" the book from the monks, on the plea that his health required him to work in the warmer climate of Cairo.

From Time Magazine Archive

First of all, as to the tale, dear to preachers' hearts, that Tischendorf rescued the precious vellum leaves from a waste basket, as they were being used to kindle a fire.

From Time Magazine Archive

Scholar Tischendorf took home what he had, published it as the Codex Friderico-Augustanus for his patron, King Frederick Augustus of Saxony.

From Time Magazine Archive

Dr. Tischendorf urges that in the writings of Justin the Gospels are placed side by side with the prophets, and that “this undoubtedly places the Gospels in the list of canonical books.”

From Theological Essays by Bradlaugh, Charles