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Whether taken as a book of faith or a cultural artifact, the New Testament is among the most significant writings the world has ever known, its web of meaning relied upon by virtually every major writer in the last 2,000 years. Yet the New Testament is not only one of Western civilization's most believed books, but also one of its most widely disputed, often maligned, and least clearly understood, with a vast number of people unaware of how it was written and transmitted. But now a distinguished religious scholar is available to help you gain a carefully reasoned understanding of not only the New Testament itself, but of the individuals and communities who created its texts. Drawing on modern biblical scholarship, recent archaeological discoveries, and careful literary analysis - and approaching his subject purely as a historian, with belief or disbelief suspended - Professor Ehrman has crafted a series of 24 fascinating lectures that trace the history of the New Testament and the early Christian faith community. He discusses not only the 27 books included in the New Testament, but also many of the significant texts that were excluded as he addresses key historical questions around the issues of authorship, circumstance, audience, content, meaning, and historical accuracy. "Our ultimate goal," he notes, "is to come to a fuller appreciation and understanding of these books that have made such an enormous impact on the history of Western civilization and that continue to play such an important role for people today."
A very useful introduction to the history of the Bible and contemporary literature on its historical value. The annotated bibliography at the end of each chapter were great, I've read multiple books from them. ( )
NYT-bestseller and University of North Carolina professor provides an academic, but easily understandable treatise of the New Testament. He skillfully sets the scene for the historical Jesus through lectures on ancient Greek and Roman and Jewish culture before discussion the gospels and letters which comprise much of the New Testament. He closes the book with a defense of textual criticism in as one of the tools in studying the New Testament. I have read and enjoyed several of Professor Ehrman's books, including this one, and none have let me down. ( )
Well-written introduction to study of the New Testament centering on the history of early Christianity rather than a theological or literary perspective. How do these early Christian writings reflect that history and how did they help to shape it? Includes helpful examples of other, non-canonical early Christian writings and discussion of how they relate to, and differ from, one another. Ehrman teaches at UNC-Chapel Hill. ( )
I must admit at the outset that I am a fan of Dr. Ehrman. This book is essentially a text book on the historical origins of today's New Testament (NT). Dr. Ehrman is a theological historian, not a theologian. His research is exhaustive, factual, intellectual and honest.
It is not a book of faith, it is a book of fact based not only on the contents of the NT but takes into consideration available outside works of the same time period that support or challenge biblical content, and the recent finds from sites such as Nag Hammadi and the Dead Sea Scrolls that were uncovered long after the current canon had been chosen.
This is a long, exhausting read. It is well written, well documented and interesting but will not be read in a short period of time, and may well become a life-long reference to unsupported claims by some biblical scholars and theologians.
I would recommend this book to anyone with an open mind who wants to see exactly what we know to date about the origins and potential accuracy of "scripture." Note that this book is now in its 6th Edition. ( )
Informação do Conhecimento Comum em inglês.Edite para a localizar na sua língua.
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Informação do Conhecimento Comum em inglês.Edite para a localizar na sua língua.
Preface -- With so many textbooks on the New Testament from which to choose, it seems only fair to begin this one by indicating some of its distinctive features.
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Whether taken as a book of faith or a cultural artifact, the New Testament is among the most significant writings the world has ever known, its web of meaning relied upon by virtually every major writer in the last 2,000 years. Yet the New Testament is not only one of Western civilization's most believed books, but also one of its most widely disputed, often maligned, and least clearly understood, with a vast number of people unaware of how it was written and transmitted. But now a distinguished religious scholar is available to help you gain a carefully reasoned understanding of not only the New Testament itself, but of the individuals and communities who created its texts. Drawing on modern biblical scholarship, recent archaeological discoveries, and careful literary analysis - and approaching his subject purely as a historian, with belief or disbelief suspended - Professor Ehrman has crafted a series of 24 fascinating lectures that trace the history of the New Testament and the early Christian faith community. He discusses not only the 27 books included in the New Testament, but also many of the significant texts that were excluded as he addresses key historical questions around the issues of authorship, circumstance, audience, content, meaning, and historical accuracy. "Our ultimate goal," he notes, "is to come to a fuller appreciation and understanding of these books that have made such an enormous impact on the history of Western civilization and that continue to play such an important role for people today."
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