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New Testament: A Historical Introduction to the Early Christian Writings (3rd Edition)
This book is listed on the FARMS Recommended Readings on the New Testament in the category of "General Overviews and Introductory Works by Non-Latter-day Saint Scholars." This new edition of Bart Ehrman's highly successful introduction approaches the New Testament from a consistently historical and comparative perspective, emphasizing the rich diversity of the earliest Christian literature. Rather than shying away from the critical problems presented by these books, Ehrman addresses the historical and literary challenges they pose and shows why scholars continue to argue over such significant issues as how the books of the New Testament came into being, what they mean, how they relate to contemporary Christian and non-Christian literature, and how they came to be collected into a canon of Scripture. Distinctive to this study is its emphasis on the historical, literary, and religious milieu of the Greco-Roman world, including early Judaism. As part of its historical orientation, this text also discusses works by other Christian writers who were roughly contemporary with the New Testament, such as the Gospel of Thomas, the Apocalypse of Peter, and the the letters of Ignatius. The volume is enhanced by two color inserts, one on illuminated manuscripts and the other on archaeology. Ideal for undergraduate and seminary classes in the New Testament, Biblical Studies, and Christian Origins, The New Testament: A Historical Introduction to the Early Christian Writings, 3rd edition, has an accessible, clearly written introduction that encourages consideration of the historical issues surrounding these writings. New to this edition: Additional material on archaeology, including a new eight-page color insert "What to Expect" and "At a Glance" boxes that provide summaries of the material covered in each chapter Several new "Something to Think About" and "Some More Information" boxes More extensive treatments of Judaism and of the role of women in the history of early Christianity Nine new illustrations An Instructor's Manual containing chapter summaries, discussion questions, and possible examination questions Bart D. Ehrman chairs the Department of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. An authority on the early Church and the life of Jesus, he has appeared on A&E, the History Channel, CNN, and other television and radio shows. He has taped several highly popular lecture series for the "Teaching Company" and is the author of multiple books. Title: New Testament: A Historical Introduction to the Early Christian Writings (3rd Edition) Your Price: Only $39.95
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Bart D. Ehrman, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. New York: Oxford University Press, 2003, 7.5x9" softbound, 560 pages; 71 halftones, 10 line drawings, 9 maps, 30 4-color photos.