01728nam a22001817a 4500999001700000020001800017082001100035100002000046245009800066250000800164260004400172300003400216505005300250520096200303650009901265942000701364952017501371 c52545d52545 a9780190203825 a225.67 aEhrman, Bart D. aThe New Testament : A Historical Introduction to the Early Christian WritingscBart D. Ehrman a6th aNew YorkbOxford University Pressc2016 axxxv, 572 Pagesb24x18 cmbPB aInclude Colour Illustrations, Glossary and Index aFeaturing vibrant full color throughout, the sixth edition of 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. Features: A uniquely accessible and engaging writing style that vividly brings the New Testament story to life ; Time lines, illustrations, maps, and more than 100 photos, including three photo essays ; An extensive glossary of key terms, which appear in boldface type the first time they are used in each chapter. aBible.--New TestamentaChurch history--Primitive and early churchaChristian literature, Early cBK 0010406225_670000000000000_E333N_2016708NFIC951094aGPLbGPLcGENd2018-11-24eCRV/GPLM/Oxford/60/2018g4843.00o225.67 E333N 2016p58225r2018-11-24w2018-11-24yBK