1631 Omitted Quote by Simon Garfield
““One thing was for sure: no one wanted a repeat of Christopher Barker’s Bible of 1631, which omitted the negative from the seventh commandment so that it read, ‘Thou shalt commit adultery.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, 2015
The quote satirizes a misinterpretation of a commandment, highlighting absurdity when sacred texts are altered.
In simple terms: Changing a commandment leads to absurd results.
Key Takeaway
Beware of misreading important texts.
Themes
satire
religion
interpretation
Mood
ironic
critical
Type
satirical
commentary
When to use this quote
- theology studies
- legal drafting
- education
- media analysis
Key Concepts
textual criticism
absurdity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does altering a single word change meaning?
- What responsibilities do editors have?
A Different Perspective
The humor may obscure the serious point about careful interpretation.
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