The New Testament: A Historical Introduction to the Early Christian Writings (Paperback) by Bart D Ehrman

from jontseng

A good combination of didactics and exploration - using a textbook survey of NT books as an exemplar of different hermeneutical approaches. If only all theological textbooks were this good it wouldn't all be Greek to me...

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NYT-bestseller and University of North Carolina professor provides an academic, but easily understandable treatise of the New Testament. He skillfully sets the scene for the historical Jesus through lectures on ancient Greek and Roman and Jewish culture before discussion the gospels and letters w...

from aketzle

There is some really interesting stuff in here, but it can plod along if you're not VERY interested in the subject matter.

from mldavis2

I must admit at the outset that I am a fan of Dr. Ehrman. This book is essentially a text book on the historical origins of today's New Testament (NT). Dr. Ehrman is a theological historian, not a theologian. His research is exhaustive, factual, intellectual and honest. It is not a book of faith,...

from aketzle

There is some really interesting stuff in here, but it can plod along if you're not VERY interested in the subject matter.