Professor ehrman has crafted this course as a historical introduction to the 27 books of the new testament, to allow you to come to understand their content, meaning, and historical. I have to admit that i have some qualms about using my own textbook for my course. Sep 17, 2015 featuring vibrant full color throughout, the sixth edition of bart d. A historical and literary introduction bart d ehrman. The new testament a historical introduction to the early. Here i am, 58 years old, and still organizing my life around semesters. A historical introduction to the early christian writings bart d. Now the issue is about what kind of christianity one has. This new edition of bart 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. A historical and literary introduction, renowned biblical scholar and new york times bestselling author bart d. These and a host of questions of this nature are clearly explained by professor bart d. Ehrman has a way with words when discussing difficult or sometimes boring issues.
Gray distinguished professor of religious studies at the university of north carolina at chapel hill. The new testament a historical introduction to the early christian writings 1997, isbn. Featuring vibrant full color throughout, the fifth edition of bart d. We will then move to a consideration of the earliest writings of the new testament, the letters of the apostle paul. A historical and literary introduction this was a long time in the making, and it is a huge relief to see it finally out. In any event, im teaching my regular twocourse load this semester.
Comprehensive yet succinct, current in scholarship, rich in pedagogical tools, and easily accessible to students of all backgrounds, this is. Explores the new testament from a historical, contextual, and comparative perspective, emphasizing the rich diversity of the earliest christian writings. Ehrman s highly successful introduction approaches the new testament from a consistently historical and comparative perspective, emphasizing the rich. Oct 25, 2012 featuring vibrant full color throughout, a brief introduction to the new testament, third edition, is a concise version of bart d. Here are a few select excerpts from the debate containing information that every christian should know. A brief introduction to the new testament by bart d.
Grant is professor of new testament at the university of chicago, a formost scholar in the field, his books include gnosticism, the earliest lives of jesus, and the secret sayings of jesus. Here are a few select excerpts from the debate containing information that every christian should. Ehrman debated craig evans on march 31, 2010 over the reliability of the new testament. Featuring vibrant full color throughout, this new edition of bart ehrmans highly successful introduction approaches the new testament from a consistently historical and comparative perspective, emphasizing the rich diversity of the earliest christian literature. Granted, ehrman could have spent a little more time discussing differences among various interpreters and scholars. Ehrman the new testament a historical introduction to the. Bart ehrman debated craig evans on march 31, 2010 over the reliability of the new testament. A historical introduction to the early christian writings by bart d ehrman online at alibris. We will begin with an overview of what the new testament contains in broad terms. Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn. Rent the new testament a historical introduction to the early christian writings 6th edition 9780190203825 and save up to 80% on textbook rentals and 90% on used textbooks. Oktober 1955 in lawrence, kansas ist ein us amerikanischer.
Written in ehrman s inimitable style, bringing the story of the new testament to life for students and general readers. A historical introduction to the new testament grant. Ehrmans highly successful introduction approaches the new testament from a consistently. A historical introduction to the new testament return to religiononline a historical introduction to the new testament by robert m. A historical introduction to the early christian writings. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the bible or the early church.
A brief introduction to the new testament 4th edition by bart d. This book is an excellent introduction to the new testament from a historical perspective. Ideal for undergraduate and seminary classes in the new testament, biblical studies, and christian origins, the new testament. Ehrman provides an exceptionally engaging survey of the bible. A historical and literary introduction, second edition, renowned biblical scholar and new york times bestselling author bart d. Find great deals on ebay for the new testament ehrman. Featuring vibrant full color throughout, the sixth edition of bart d. A historical introduction to the early christian writings by bart d. Featuring vibrant full color throughout, a brief introduction to the new testament, fourth edition, is a concise version of bart d. The other textbook is a scholarly introduction to the new testament. Ehrman presents his longawaited survey of the bible.
We have not had as our topic the question of whether the new testament is the word of god, whether it is theologically truthful, whether it is a reliable guide to how a person should live, love, and behave, or anything else. The books of the new testament, says professor ehrman, are best understood when situated in their own historical contextrather than taken out of context. A historical introduction to the early christian writings, sixth edition. The text of new testament 4th edit internet archive. This is by far a very essential book to christian theology studies, a must have. My undergraduate class is the introduction to the new testament that i teach every spring, with 240 students. A historical introduction to the early christian writings by ehrman, bart d. Featuring vibrant full color throughout, this new edition of bart 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. A historical introduction to the early christian writings 9780190203825 by ehrman, bart d. Ehrman, phd university of north carolina at chapel hill october 1516, 2010 page 1 critical scholars have long claimed that most of the twentyseven books of the new testament were not actually written by the persons traditionally named as their. How do the four gospels of the new testament explain the life and mysteries of jesus as a man, prophet, messiah and divine being.
Ehrman featuring vibrant full color throughout, the sixth edition of bart d. A historical introduction to the early christian writings, second edition, is an accessible, clearly writtenintroduction that encourages students to consider the historical issues surrounding these writings. Featuring vibrant full color throughout, the seventh edition of bart d. Ehrmans highly successful introduction approaches the new testament from a consistently historical and comparative perspective, emphasizing the rich diversity of the earliest christian literature.
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. Ehrman has included a general introduction, plus brief introductions to each piece. The new testament refers to those hundreds of millions of people as being part of the great falling away. Lost scriptures gives readers a vivid picture of the range of beliefs that battled each other in the first centuries of the christian era. Ehrman the university of north carolina at chapel hill m. A brief introduction to the new testament 4th edition. The new testament 6th edition 9780190203825, 9780190203863. Comprehensive yet succinct, current in scholarship, rich in pedagogical tools, and easily accessible to students of all backgrounds, this is an ideal textbook for one. A historical introduction to the early christian writings is an accessible, clearly written introduction that encourages students to consider the historical issues surrounding these writings. The making of the new testament canon, professor ehrman offers a fastmoving yet thorough introduction to these and other key issues in the development of christianity. Rather than shying away from the critical problems presented by these books, ehrman addresses the historical and literary.
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