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M**H
Masterfully written in easily understandable language, and revised repeatedly so it is current and up to date on research
For any student of the New Testament, this is a truly academic, magnificently explained, work which is laid out in clear and simple language. This is a textbook, non-judgemental, just the facts and theories, explaining the New Testament. Bart Ehrman is the quintessential professor/academic, and this textbook, which has been revised repeatedly so as to stay up to date and current on research, walks you through how the New Testament was written, the books which it is composed of, the historic data supporting it, and information about the writers (in terms of what is historically known about them). I have many of his, and other author's works on more specific titles regarding the New Testament, such as Lost Christianties, How Jesus Became God, Jesus Before the Gospels, etc. But this particular book, The New Testament, is a succinct, beautifully written overview of the New Testament and is an important work if you want to understand it from a masterful academic and professor. There is no writer out there who does a better job breaking it all down into clear and simple language for lay people and students than Bart Ehrman.
W**E
just the facts, mam.
anyone who professes to be a Christian needs the info in this book. it is balanced, and at a depth that a freshman at a decent university can understand it. the author has no axe to grind here, it is a "just the facts, mam," investigation of each book of the new testament. it is an excellent resource for church groups, Christian youth groups, or anyone else wanting to get to the truth of the new testament, without the special sauce served by those wanting to alter the writings to suit their own tastes.
K**T
easy to understand (if not a bit repetitive)
Textbook for one of my college courses. Well written; easy to understand (if not a bit repetitive). Ehrman's opinions definitely make their way into the pages of this textbook but he has a lot of interesting concepts to explore, especially for those unfamiliar with any of his other works.
R**N
Expensive, but worth it.
Expensive but excellent guide to the New Testament for the lay person. History, not religious dogma.
P**B
Ehrman writes in a clear and interesting manner as a ...
Ehrman writes in a clear and interesting manner as a historian of early Christianity. He explains what is fact, opinion and gives an indication of the probability of each particular viewpoint. Even though this is a textbook, I am reading it for my own edification and am finding it fascinating.
R**E
The quintessential book to understanding the NT from a historians point only
I read a lot of Christianity History books, and this one rolls it all together to better understand the history of all the books...
L**N
I Love his style.
Excellent book. Bart Ehrman has no theological bias and just gives the facts. I love that about him.
L**V
Falling apart
Great book. Terrible condition.
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