{"product_id":"the-new-testament-a-historical-introduction-to-the-early-christian-writings-9780199740307","title":"The New Testament: A Historical Introduction to the Early Christian Writings","description":"\u003cp\u003eFeaturing 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. Rather than shying away from the critical problems presented by these books  Ehrman addresses the historical and literary challenges they pose  showing why scholars continue to argue over such significant issues as how the books of the New Testament came into being  when they were written (and by whom)  what they mean  how they relate to contemporary Christian and non-Christian literature  and how they came to be collected into the canon of scripture that we now call the New Testament. 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 works by other Christian writers who were roughly contemporary with the New Testament  such as the Gospel of Thomas  the Apocalypse of Peter  and the letters of Ignatius. The text is enhanced by maps  timelines  an extensive text box program  and more than one hundred photos. An accompanying Instructors Manual contains chapter summaries  discussion questions  and a test bank. An updated Website Study Guide provides chapter summaries  glossary terms  and self-quizzes for students.  New to this edition:  Coverage of new discoveries--including the Gospel of Judas Iscariot--and of recent advances in scholarship  A revised discussion of the history of Palestine and Judaism  which now appears much earlier in the book (Chapter 3)  thereby providing students with more background on the development of early Christianity at the outset of their studies  A new photo essay on important Greek manuscripts of the New Testament  ten new text boxes  a revised epilogue  and updated suggestions for further reading  An expanded glossary featuring more than 200 key terms  which are also listed at the end of each chapter in which they appear  Key terms appear in boldface type the first time they are used in each chapter  Vivid full color throughout  A FREE 6-month subscription to Oxford Biblical Studies Online (www.oxfordbiblicalstudies.com)--a $180 value--with the purchase of every new copy of this text!  Ideal for undergraduate and seminary classes in the New Testament  Biblical Studies  and Christian Origins  The New Testament: A Historical Introduction to the Early Christian Writings  Fourth Edition  encourages students to carefully consider the historical issues surrounding these writings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45279954436149,"sku":"ByrdShop_0199740305","price":96.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780199740307.jpg?v=1780616619","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-new-testament-a-historical-introduction-to-the-early-christian-writings-9780199740307","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}