The story of the making of the New Testament is one in which scrolls bumped across cobbled Roman roads and pitched through rolling Mediterranean seas, finally finding their destinations in stuffy, dimly lit Christian house churches in Corinth or Colossae. There they were read aloud and reread, handled and copied, forwarded and collected, studied and treasured. And eventually they were brought together to make up our New Testament. This revised and expanded edition of The Making of the New Testament is a textbook introduction to the origin, collection, copying and canonizing of the New Testament documents. Like shrewd detectives reading subtle whispers of evidence, biblical scholars have studied the trail of clues and pieced together the story of these books. Arthur Patzia tells the story, answering our many questions:

How were books and documents produced in the first century?
What motivated the early Christians to commit teaching and narrative and vision to papyrus?
How were the stories and sayings of Jesus circulated, handed down and shaped into Gospels?
What do we know about ancient letter writing, secretaries and "copy shops"?
Why were four Gospels included instead of just one?
How were Paul's letters, sent here and there, gathered into a single collection?
Who decided--and by what criteria--which documents would be included in the New Testament?

Explore these questions and more about these Scriptures whose everyday, gritty story rings true to their extraordinary message: the palpable mystery of the Word made flesh.

About the Author

Arthur G. Patzia (Ph.D., McMaster University) is senior professor of New Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary of Northern California. He is also the author of Ephesians, Colossians, Philemon in the New International Bible Commentary series.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

50+ Million Books in stock & ready to ship! Excellent Prices, Service & Selection.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

When you see an item on our listing, it means we have it available in one of our warehouses right here right now, ready for same day or next day processing of your order. Over 50+ Million books in stock & ready to ship same day. Customer Service is a top priority for us, we want every customer to be 100% satisfied. We offer the world's largest selection of books, music and video. Maintaining an accurate inventory of more than 50+ Million items, we are able to ship your order the same day it is r...

More Information

Right of cancellation

Shipping Terms

SUPER FAST SHIPPING!

Shipping rates from U.S.A. to United Kingdom

Shipping rates from U.S.A. to United Kingdom
Order quantity	20 to 30 business days	15 to 25 business days
First item	� 22.25	� 74.22

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.