The a historical introduction to the early Christian writings Ehrman, Bart D. creator author. text bibliography nyu 2020 fourth edition monographic eng

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xxxiii, 529 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm "Featuring vibrant full color throughout, 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. Bart Ehrman's introduction to the New Testament has been the number one selling textbook over several editions not only because the content is solid and current but more so because Ehrman's prose is almost universally praised as being unusually clear and appealing for undergraduates and general readers. Ehrman will revise and update the book according to reviewer feedback"-- Bart D. Ehrman, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Includes bibliographical references and index. Introductions BS2330.3 .E38 2008 225.6/7 978019532259 9780190909031 2019027360 DLC 190627 20260813083749.0 21044334 eng