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Die Gotische Bibel... is a scholarly examination of the Gothic Bible translation attributed to Bishop Wulfila. This 1913 study by Erich Mayr delves into the linguistic and historical significance of this foundational text for Germanic languages. The work explores the vocabulary, grammar, and cultural context of the Gothic Bible, offering valuable insights into the development of early Germanic dialects and the spread of Christianity among Gothic peoples. This book provides a detailed analysis for linguists, theologians, and historians interested in the origins and evolution of the Gothic language and its role in preserving early biblical texts. Mayr's research offers a comprehensive view of Wulfila's contribution to both language and religious history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.