Why Westcott and Hort’s Edition is Less Valuable for Textual Researchers

The Westcott and Hort edition, published in 1881, while historically significant, is often considered less crucial for serious textual researchers today compared to the editions by Scholz, Tischendorf, Tregelles, and von Soden. Here’s why, along with what makes each of these other editions uniquely valuable. 1. Limited Manuscript Base in Westcott and Hort’s Edition Westcott …