The New Testament: A Historical Introduction to the Early Christian Writings / Edition 6

by Bart D. Ehrman

Overview

Featuring vibrant full color throughout, the sixth edition of Bart D. 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. Distinctive to this study is its unique focus on the historical, literary, and religious milieux of the Greco-Roman world, including early Judaism. As part of its historical orientation, the book also discusses other Christian writings that were roughly contemporary with the New Testament, such as the Gospel of Thomas, the Apocalypse of Peter, and the letters of Ignatius.

FEATURES

A uniquely accessible and engaging writing style that vividly brings the New Testament story to life

Time lines, illustrations, maps, and more than 100 photos, including three photo essays

An extensive glossary of key terms, which appear in boldface type the first time they are used in each chapter

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780190203825
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	06/26/2015
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	608
Product dimensions:	9.20(w) x 7.40(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Bart D. Ehrman is James A. Gray Distinguished Professor of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He has written or edited more than twenty-nine books, including five New York Times best sellers. His publications include After the New Testament, Second Edition (OUP, 2014), The Bible (OUP, 2013), Forgery and Counterforgery (OUP, 2013), and The Orthodox Corruption of Scripture, Second Edition (OUP, 2011).

Table of Contents

Each chapter ends with a "Take a Stand" section.

Editorial Reviews

"This is the best New Testament intro book for college students, hands down."—Yonder Moynihan Gillihan, Boston College

"Ehrman does a great job giving historical, religious, social, and literary background and also demonstrating various methodologies for students."—Tim Vivian, California State University, Bakersfield

"The New Testament is truly a remarkable accumulation of scholarship. Ehrman's ability to convey a message to students, of all levels, is unsurpassed by any other secondary source or textbook."—Randall W. Holste, Wake Technical Community College

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