The New Testament: A Historical Introduction to the Early Christian Writings, 8th Edition

Featuring vibrant full color throughout, the eighth 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. New to this edition, Hugo Méndez has brought fresh perspectives to the text. Distinctive to this study is The New Testament's 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. \nThe New Testament: A Historical Introduction to the Early Christian Writings 8th Edition is written by Bart Ehrman and published by Oxford University Press. ISBNs for The New Testament are 9780197754030, 0197754031 and the print ISBNs are 9780197754023, 0197754023. Additional ISBNs include 9780197754047.