A Biblia Sagrada, Contendo o Velho e o Novo Testamento
- Approximate level
- C1
- Length
- 951,177 words
- Reading time
- 79 h 16 min
- Chapters
- 1921
- Language
- Portuguese
- On Project Gutenberg since
- 2020
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This text presents the opening chapters of the Bible in Portuguese, translated by João Ferreira de Almeida in the seventeenth century. The language reflects an older style of Portuguese, featuring archaic spelling and formal structures. The vocabulary is focused on creation and natural elements, using repetitive sentence patterns that can be helpful for learners. Because the syntax is quite distinct from modern usage, it offers a unique challenge for those interested in the historical development of the language and religious literature.
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