Misquoting Jesus: The Story Behind Who Changed The Bible And Why
The Story Behind Who Changed The Bible And Why
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- Paperback
272 pages
- Release Date
12 April 2007
Summary
With the advent of the printing press and the subsequent publishing culture that reproduces exact copies of texts, most people today assume that they are reading a precise copy of the New Testament as it was originally written. And yet, for almost 1,500 years, manuscripts were copied by hand—and mistakes and intentional changes abound in the competing manuscript versions.
In this compelling and fascinating book, leading biblical scholar Bart Ehrman shows where and why changes were mad…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780060859510 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0060859512 |
| Author: | Bart Ehrman |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers Inc |
| Imprint: | HarperOne |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 12 April 2007 |
| Weight: | 214g |
| Dimensions: | 17mm x 135mm x 203mm |
| Series: | Plus |
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Critics Review
“Whichever side you sit on regarding Biblical inerrancy, this is a rewarding read.”
“One of the unlikeliest bestsellers of the year.” - Washington Post
”[Ehrman’s] absorbing story, fresh and lively prose, and seasoned insights into the challenges of recreating the texts of the New Testament ensure that readers might never read the Gospels or Paul’s letters the same way again.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Offers a fascinating look into the field of textual criticism and evidence that Scriptures have been altered.” - Charleston Post & Courier
“Whichever side you sit on regarding Biblical inerrancy, this is a rewarding read.” - Dallas Morning News
“An accomplished scholar of early Christianity, Ehrman … ventures out of the ivory tower in this accessible lay introduction to New Testament textual criticism.” - Library Journal
“Misquoting Jesus is a godsend.” - Philadelphia Inquirer
Bart Ehrman
Bart D. Ehrman is one of the most renowned and controversial Bible scholars in the world today. A master explainer of Christian history, texts, and traditions, his work continues to drive debate among supporters and detractors alike. Ehrman is the James A. Gray Distinguished Professor of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and is the author of more than twenty books, including the New York Times bestselling Misquoting Jesus; God’s Problem; Jesus, Interrupted; and Forged. Ehrman has appeared on Dateline NBC, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, CNN, the History Channel, and top NPR programs, and he has been featured in Time, the New York Times, The New Yorker, The Washington Post, and more.
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