The New Testament and Other Early Christian Writings: A Reader by Bart D. Ehrman

Description: The New Testament and Other Early Christian Writings by Bart D. Ehrman This is the second edition of an anthology on early Christian writing, which includes virtually every piece produced during the first 100 years of Christian history. Ehrman provides an opening general introduction in which he shows how the canon of the New Testament was formulated and how other texts were excluded from the canon. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The twenty-seven 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 twenty-five books written at about the same time as the New Testament have survived--books 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 yearsof the church (30-130 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 up-to-date 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 ofPolycarp, an important text that will enhance the collections utility in the classroom. It also features Ehrmans new, accessible translations of many of the noncanonical works and provides updatedintroductions that incorporate the most recent scholarship. With an opening overview that shows how the canon of the New Testament came to be formulated--the process by which some Christian books came to be regarded as sacred Scripture whereas others came to be excluded--this 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 usedin conjunction with its companion volume, the authors The New Testament: A Historical Introduction to the Early Christian Writings, 3/e (OUP, 2003). Author Biography Bart D. Ehrman is at University of North Carolina. Table of Contents PrefaceGeneral Introduction1: Early Christian Gospels2: Early Christian Acts3: Early Christian Letters Attributed to Paul4: General Epistles and Other Early Christian Writings5: Early Christian Apolcalypses Promotional Textbook Long Description The twenty-seven 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 twenty-five books written at about the same time as the New Testament have survived--books 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 (30-130 C.E.). In addition to the New Testament itself, it includes other, noncanonicalGospels, Acts, Epistles, and Apocalypses, as well as additional important writings, such as those of the Apostolic Fathers. Each text is provided in an up-to-date 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 collections utility in the classroom. It alsofeatures Ehrmans 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 formulated--the process by which some Christian bookscame to be regarded as sacred Scripture whereas others came to be excluded--this 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 authors The New Testament: A Historical Introduction to the Early Christian Writings, 3/e (OUP, 2003). New Feature Preface General Introduction EARLY CHRISTIAN GOSPELS The Gospel According to Matthew The Gospel According to Mark The Gospel According to Luke The Gospel According to John The Gospel of Thomas The Gospel of Peter The Infancy Gospel of Thomas The Secret Gospel of Mark Papyrus Egerton 2: The Unknown Gospel The Gospel of the Ebionites The Gospel of the Nazareans The Gospel According to the Hebrews EARLY CHRISTIAN ACTS The Acts of the Apostles The Acts of Paul and Thecla The Martyrdom of Polycarp EARLY CHRISTIAN LETTERS ATTRIBUTED TO PAUL The Letter to the Romans The First Letter to the Corinthians The Second Letter to the Corinthians The Letter to the Galatians The Letter to the Ephesians The Letter to the Philippians The Letter to the Colossians The First Letter to the Thessalonians The Second Letter to the Thessalonians The First Letter to Timothy The Second Letter to Timothy The Letter to Titus The Letter to Philemon The Third Letter to the Corinthians GENERAL EPISTLES AND OTHER EARLY CHRISTIAN WRITINGS The Letter to the Hebrews The Letter of James The Letter of 1 Peter The Letter of 2 Peter The Letter of 1 John The Letter of 2 John The Letter of 3 John The Letter of Jude The Letter of 1 Clement The Didache The Letter of Ignatius to the Ephesians The Letter of Ignatius to the Magnesians The Letter of Ignatius to the Trallians The Letter of Ignatius to the Romans The Letter of Ignatius to the Philadelphians The Letter of Ignatius to the Smyrneans The Letter of Ignatius to Polycarp The Letter of Polycarp to the Philippians The Letter of Barnabas The Preaching of Peter The Fragments of Papias EARLY CHRISTIAN APOCALYPSES The Revelation of John The Shepherd of Hermas The Apocalypse of Peter Details ISBN0195154649 Pages 432 Language English Edition 2nd ISBN-10 0195154649 ISBN-13 9780195154641 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2003 Author Bart D. Ehrman Subtitle A Reader Replaces 9780195111927 Short Title NT & OTHER EARLY CHRISTIAN WRI Illustrations black & white illustrations Position Professor and Chair of Religious Studies Affiliation Professor and Chair of Religious Studies, University of North Carolina DOI 10.1604/9780195154641 Edited by Ehrman, Bart D. UK Release Date 2003-09-11 AU Release Date 2003-09-11 NZ Release Date 2003-09-11 US Release Date 2003-09-11 Imprint Oxford University Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Publisher Oxford University Press Edition Description 2nd Revised edition Publication Date 2003-09-11 DEWEY 225.61 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:95873815;

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