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. 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 Instructor's 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 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.
#584090 in Books James Oliver Horton 2006-02-16Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 7.00 x .70 x 9.90l; 1.34 #File Name: 0195304519256 pagesSlavery and the Making of America
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Hardcover-copyright 2005-excellent condition--size: 10"x8"x1"By LARRYI received this book today. It is beautiful and filled with much detail about Slavery and the Making of America. Slavery played a profoundly important role in the making of the United States. The institution of slavery grew from the handful of Africans landed in Virginia in 1619 to the four million African Americans held in bondage at the beginning of the Civil War in 1861. The bound labor of at least twelve generations of black people created great wealth for slaveholders; and this wealth was translated in political power. The slave trade and the products created by slaves' labor; particularly cotton; provided the basis for America's wealth as a nation. The history of slavery is central to the history of the United States and this book gives a story about the values and events that shaped American Society. Although slavery was abolished nearly a century and a half ago; the racism rooted in the nation's attempts to justify it remains with us today as the legacy of American slavery....good book...get one for yourself and you decide.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Just ok...By SmittyNot in any chronological order so I just don't have the head to follow this book; but the snippets are interesting. I never finished it. Why any author of historical books cannot write it in chronological order is beyond me ..0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy BPgood
