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The New Testament And Other Early Christian Writings: A Reader,New
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The Twentyseven Books Of The New Testament Were Not The Only Writings Produced By Early Christians. Nor Were They The Only Ones To Be Accepted, At One Time Or Another, As Sacred Scripture. Unfortunately, Nearly All The Other Early Christian Writings Have Been Lost Or Destroyed. But Approximately Twentyfive Books Written At About The Same Time As The New Testament Have Survivedbooks That Reveal The Rich Diversity Of Early Christian Views About God, Jesus, The World, Salvation, Ethics, And Ritual Practice.This Reader Presents, For The First Time In One Volume, Every Christian Writing Known To Have Been Produced During The First Hundred Years Of The Church (30130 C.E.). In Addition To The New Testament Itself, It Includes Other, Noncanonical Gospels, Acts, Epistles, And Apocalypses, As Well As Additional Important Writings, Such As Those Of The Apostolic Fathers. Each Text Is Provided In An Uptodate And Readable Translation (Including The Nrsv For The New Testament), And Introduced With A Succinct And Incisive Discussion Of Its Author, Date Of Composition, And Overarching Themes. This Second Edition Adds The Martyrdom Of Polycarp, An Important Text That Will Enhance The Collection'S Utility In The Classroom. It Also Features Ehrman'S New, Accessible Translations Of Many Of The Noncanonical Works And Provides Updated Introductions That Incorporate The Most Recent Scholarship.With An Opening Overview That Shows How The Canon Of The New Testament Came To Be Formulatedthe Process By Which Some Christian Books Came To Be Regarded As Sacred Scripture Whereas Others Came To Be Excludedthis Accessible Reader Will Meet The Needs Of Students, Scholars, And General Readers Alike. An Ideal Primary Text For Courses In The New Testament, Christian Origins, And Early Church History, It Can Be Used In Conjunction With Its Companion Volume, The Author'S The New Testament: A Historical Introduction To The Early Christian Writings, 3/E (Oup, 2003).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the content of 'The New Testament and Other Early Christian Writings: A Reader'? A: This book includes the twenty-seven books of the New Testament alongside various noncanonical writings, such as Gospels, Acts, Epistles, and Apocalypses. It presents early Christian views and offers insights into the diversity of beliefs during the first century.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Bart D. Ehrman, a well-known scholar in the field of early Christianity and New Testament studies.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on July 31, 2003.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 432 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in church history? A: Yes, the book is designed to be accessible to students, scholars, and general readers, making it suitable for those new to church history.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the second edition of the book, which includes additional texts and updated translations.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does this book include any discussions or introductions to the texts? A: Yes, each text is introduced with a discussion of its author, date of composition, and overarching themes.
- Q: Can this book be used in academic settings? A: Yes, it is an ideal primary text for courses in the New Testament, Christian Origins, and Early Church History.
- Q: What are some key features of this book? A: Key features include readable translations, discussions on the formation of the New Testament canon, and the inclusion of significant noncanonical writings.