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Benedictus Arius Montanus

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Benedictus Arias Montanus was a Spanish scholar who supervised the production of the Antwerp Polyglot Bible. This significant work, printed between 1569 and 1572, featured translations of the Bible in various languages arranged in parallel columns. This allowed for detailed comparison of ancient and modern versions, as well as close examination of translations between languages. The Antwerp Polyglot was commissioned by Philip II of Spain and printed by Christophe Plantin. Montanus was also noted for his defense of the heretic Arioso Montano, which caused some disturbance with his superiors.12

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