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Misquoting Jesus: The Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and Why

Misquoting Jesus: The Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and Why

by Bart D. Ehrman

When world-class biblical scholar Bart Ehrman first began to study the texts of the Bible in their original languages he was startled to discover the multitude of mistakes and intentional alterations that had been made by earlier translators. In Misquoting Jesus , Ehrman tells the story behind the mistakes and changes that ancient scribes made to the New Testament and shows the great impact they had upon the... (more)

Devil's Verse: Natasha Azshatan Unlocks Ancient Mysteries, Reveals Secrets, And Wrestles With Demons As She Fights To Stay Alive

Devil's Verse: Natasha Azshatan Unlocks Ancient Mysteries, Reveals Secrets, And Wrestles With Demons As She Fights To Stay Alive

by Joseph Nicholas

In Devil's Verse , paleographer Dr. Natasha Azshatan sets out to prove her friend, a Russian Orthodox priest, was murdered and did not commit suicide as investigators presume. Above Father Elijah's hanging corpse-apparently written in blood by his own hand-is the Latin palindrome known as The Devil's Verse, words that Natasha translates to read, "We wander in darkness and are consumed by fire." After the... (more)

Jesus, Interrupted

Revealing the Hidden Contradictions in the Bible (And Why We Don't Know About Them)

by Bart D. Ehrman

Picking up where Bible expert Bart Ehrman's New York Times bestseller Misquoting Jesus left off, Jesus, Interrupted addresses the larger issue of what the New Testament actually teaches—and it's not what most people think. Here Ehrman reveals what scholars have unearthed: The authors of the New Testament have diverging views about who Jesus was and how salvation works The New Testament contains... (more)

The Text of the New Testament: Its Transmission, Corruption, and Restoration (4th Edition)

The Text of the New Testament: Its Transmission, Corruption, and Restoration (4th Edition)

by Bruce M. Metzger

This thoroughly revised edition of Bruce M. Metzger's classic work is the most up-to-date manual available for the textual criticism of the New Testament. The Text of the New Testament, Fourth Edition, has been invigorated by the addition of Bart D. Ehrman--author of numerous best-selling books on the New Testament--as a coauthor. This revision brings the discussion of such important matters as the early Greek... (more)

The King James Only Controversy: Can You Trust the Modern Translations?

The King James Only Controversy: Can You Trust the Modern Translations?

by James R. White

Answering those who claim that only the King James Version is the Word of God, The King James Only Controversy examines allegations that modern translators conspired to corrupt Scripture and lead believers away from true Christian faith. In a readable and responsible style, author James White traces the development of Bible translations old and new and investigates the differences between new versions and the... (more)

Accuracy of Translation: The Primary Criterion in Evaluating Bible Versions With Special Reference to the New International Version

Accuracy of Translation: The Primary Criterion in Evaluating Bible Versions With Special Reference to the New International Version

by Robert P. Martin

New Testament Documents : Are They Reliable?

New Testament Documents : Are They Reliable?

by Frederick Fyvie Bruce

Because Christianity claims to be a historical revelation, says Bruce, the quesion of the reliability of the documents on which it was founded is a crucial one. Here he presents the most convincing evidence for the historical trustworthiness of the canon of the New Testament.

The Text of the New Testament an Introduction to the Critical Editions and to the Theory and Practice of Modern Textual Criticism

The Text of the New Testament an Introduction to the Critical Editions and to the Theory and Practice of Modern Textual Criticism

by Kurt Aland, Barbara Aland

A definitive introduction to New Testament textual criticism, this book includes a comparison of the major editions of the New Testament, detailed description and analysis of the manuscripts of the Greek New Testament, and discussion on the value of the early versions. This second edition contains two new supplementary essays as well as revised plates, tables, and charts.

Textual Commentary on the Greek New Testament

Textual Commentary on the Greek New Testament

by Bruce M. Metzger

This companion to the Greek New Testament discusses textual variations based on the critical apparatus. It contains a thorough explanation of each textual decision that appears in UBS4.

The Origins of the Koran: Classic Essays on Islam's Holy Book

The Origins of the Koran: Classic Essays on Islam's Holy Book

by Ibn Warraq

Scholars of Islam are familiar with the Koran's many errors and contradictions, but these have rarely been revealed to a wider public. THE ORIGINS OF THE KORAN is an attempt to remedy this deficiency by bringing together classic critical essays which raise key issues surrounding Islam's holy book. Indispensable to scholars and all those interested in the textual underpinning of one of the fastest growing religions... (more)

From the Mind of God to the Mind of Man : A Layman's Guide to How We Got Our Bible

From the Mind of God to the Mind of Man : A Layman's Guide to How We Got Our Bible

by James B. Williams

The current controversy over the Bible's text and translations is creating confusion. True, biblical and historical facts on the text, translation, and transmission of Scripture must be restated in layman's terms.

Conflict, Holiness, and Politics in the Teachings of Jesus

Conflict, Holiness, and Politics in the Teachings of Jesus

by Marcus J. Borg

"...a significant attempt to ascertain the programmatic character of Jesus' ministry within the political, social, and cultural crisis of Israel's resistance to Roman rule...This study presents a productive framework for re-examining the content, goals and material consequences of Jesus' ministry and sets a pressing agenda for future research." -- Catholic Biblical Quarterly "Belongs to the forefront of... (more)

The Parables of Jesus: A Report of the Jesus Seminar, Red Letter Edition (Jesus Seminar Series)

The Parables of Jesus: A Report of the Jesus Seminar, Red Letter Edition (Jesus Seminar Series)

by Robert Walter Funk

A concise and readable introduction to the parables for all readers, this first report of the Jesus Seminar reviews the authenticity of all gospel versions of the thirty-three parables attributed to Jesus. Individual versions of each parables are grouped together and arranged for easy reference and comparison.

Introduction to New Testament Textual Criticism: Revised Edition

Introduction to New Testament Textual Criticism: Revised Edition

by J. Harold Greenlee

F. F. Bruce commented on the first edition, "I am glad to give it my warm commendation. As an introduction to the criticism of the New Testament it has . . . no equal in English." Since Bruce's comments on the original edition thirty years ago, this clear and comprehensive introduction to New Testament textual criticism has remained a popular text for beginning and intermediate students. "A celebrated pedagogue... (more)

Textual Criticism of the Hebrew Bible

by Emanuel Tov

An accessible approach to critical evaluation of the Old Testament, this book includes a detailed discussion of the transmittal of the Bible during the period of the Second Temple as well as extensive information on textual and literary criticism, including the relevance of the historical context.

Old Testament Textual Criticism: A Practical Introduction

Old Testament Textual Criticism: A Practical Introduction

by Ellis R. Brotzman

Old Testament Textual Criticism provides the basic knowledge for students to get the most from Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia (BHS). Ellis R. Brotzman explains the significance of scripts and writings of the ancient Near East, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and Hebrew manuscripts for students of Hebrew exegesis.

Rethinking New Testament Textual Criticism

Rethinking New Testament Textual Criticism

by David Alan Black

New Testament textual criticism is an important but often overlooked field of study. Results drawn from textual studies bear important consequences for interpreting the New Testament and cannot be ignored by serious students of Scripture. This book introduces current issues in New Testament textual criticism and surveys the various methods used to determine the original text among variant readings. ... (more)

Textual and Literary Criticism

by Fredson Bowers

The literary critic tends to think that the textual scholar or bibliographer, happily occupied in his travel drudgery, has not much to say that he would care to hear, so there is a gulf between them. Professor Bowers advances to the edge of this gulf and says several forceful things across it; they turn out to be important and interesting, though occasionally scathing. The first chapter reminds us that the... (more)

Early Manuscripts & Modern Translations of the New Testament

Early Manuscripts & Modern Translations of the New Testament

by Philip Wesley Comfort

Text: English, Greek

The Text of the Old Testament: An Introduction to the Biblia Hebraica

The Text of the Old Testament: An Introduction to the Biblia Hebraica

by Ernst Wu?rthwein

This classic introduction to textual criticism of the Hebrew Bible is now entirely updated. The book examines the transmission of the biblical text in its original languge, the history of its translation, the causes of corruption in the textual tradition, and the proper principles and techniques of textual criticism.

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by Bart D. Ehrman

by Joseph Nicholas

Revealing the Hidden Contradictions in the Bible (And Why We Don't Know About Them)

by Bart D. Ehrman

by Bruce M. Metzger

by James R. White

by Robert P. Martin

by Frederick Fyvie Bruce

by Kurt Aland, Barbara Aland

by Bruce M. Metzger

by Ibn Warraq

by James B. Williams

by Marcus J. Borg

by Robert Walter Funk

by J. Harold Greenlee

by Emanuel Tov

by Ellis R. Brotzman

by David Alan Black

by Fredson Bowers

by Philip Wesley Comfort

by Ernst Wu?rthwein