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The 1828 dictionary reflects our nation's Christian heritage, and the Christian philosophy for life, government, and education.
http://www.christiantech.com/
The American Dictionary of the English language is based upon God's written word, for Noah Webster used the Bible as the foundation for his definitions.
http://www.christiantech.com/.
It's also one of the dictionaries listed in Onelook:American Noah Webster's An American Dictionary of the English Language (1828) was also prescriptive. Webster had been publishing a spelling book for schools since the 1780's. He was motivated by a utilitarian view of spelling as well as a concern for precise communication. His definitions tend to be far more precise than those in many dictionaries today. His book also prescribes certain spellings and uses for many words. About twenty years ago, a publisher saw a need and reprinted the 1828 Webster dictionary. It has been a steady seller since then in spite of its lack of modern terms because many people are still looking for dictionaries to provide guidance.
.decided on the spot that the second edition writting in 1932 would still be their reference
Are you a prescriptivist, Jotham?There is still demand for that edition today because definitions are solid and no apologies are made for advice in usage.
We're talking about it being sold as a "Christian dictionary".1828 dictionary has a demand as well based on this factor---not just the Christian one.
Why introduce such a subject about the commerce or buying habits of Christians other than to make fun of them? Are there academics in linguistics or in the literature department broaching this very issue? Does it help us understand linguistics any better? At least I was trying to go down a more substantive track.We're talking about it being sold as a "Christian dictionary".
Again, what are you saying? That you can freely criticize people who don't have your ideology, even when other people can't do the same with yours?Are you a prescriptivist, Jotham?
I don't always have time to carefully proofread my comments or practice my English skills. Sometimes, I just only have time to quickly communicate my thoughts in whatever crass form, which isn't a goal too far removed from your ideology. This isn't an academic report; it's a casual forum. If you were really interested in typo alerts, you'd be posting hundreds of them on each forum. But you're not interested in typo alerts — you're interested in typo alerts committed by me, because you just can't stand the fact that someone thinks that stellar English is a goal that ought to be and can be attained by everyone, and you want to catch such a person you disagree with in error when that person is sometimes lazy in casual discourse, to prove how hypocritical or impossible or wrong such a goal is. Even if I make mistakes despite my lofty goals, it doesn't change the fact that the ability to speak or write fluent English is a desirable goal, even if I don't always attempt or intend to use it in every venue (nor should I).Typo alert.
No idea. I posted it to make fun of those Christians.Why introduce such a subject about the commerce or buying habits of Christians other than to make fun of them?
It might.Does it help us understand linguistics any better?
Can't you answer the question?Again, what are you saying?
