Eyewitness to Jesus
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Book Overview
Christmas Eve 1994 would have come and gone like any other, had it not been for three tiny papyrus fragments discussed inThe Timesof London's sensational front-page story. The avalanche of letters to... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0385480512
ISBN13:9780385480512
Release Date:March 1996
Publisher:Doubleday Books
Length:206 Pages
Weight:1.05 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 6.5" x 9.6"
Customer Reviews
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Solid and provocative arguments
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
Not only does the book present convincing analysis, it prompts us to look for the re-evaluation of manuscript fragments in other collections using the techniques described so well by Thiede. The book really should receive more serious consideration from scholars. It's been sadly neglected. Thiede is obviously something of a radical, but Biblical scholarship needs men who are willing to explore completely new avenues, particularly when they are as skilled as Thiede is. The question of when and how the gospels were written is really wide open. We have a monumental heap of investigation and speculation proving very little or nothing. We need new approaches. Those who don't seek can't find. Anne Rice, New Orleans, La.
Makes Papyrus Interesting!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
Thiede makes a potentially dry subject interesting. His discussion of ancient writing scripts is reserved but forceful. In short a must read for those interested in the New Testament.My favorite chapter was the fourth. Its summary of Huleatt, the Victorian missionary and scholar, gives us a small window of life in the last half of the 19th century.This book is a good counterpoint for those who claim that the Gospels were written long after Christ died.
Primary evidence for early dating of the New Testament.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
This volume presents "non-theological," papyrological evidence for the early dating (pre-70 AD) of the gospels. Without theological bias, the authors have presented the technical and scholarly evidence that revolutionizes New Testament studies. It is my opinion, sadly, that many New Testament scholars will ignore this volume because it overturns the methodological procedures of the historical-critical school of scholarly study.
Confirmation of the Gospels literal historicity
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
I am amazed that this book has not received more attention. The cynicism and skepticism of the Booklist reviewer seen above is evident. This book provides more evidence that the gospels were written as eyewitness accounts. This is no surprise to evangelical scholars, but it is more vindication nonetheless. The most amazing fact to me continues to be the lack of attention to this amazing find by the theological, cultural and media establishments. It should rightly turn Biblical scholarship on its head, but this age's disdain for truth in the face of comfortable old paradigns (e.g. holding to the theory of evolution despite mounting evidence that it is impossible in a thousand different ways) is exasperating!!
Turns liberal "scholarship" on its head!! Amazing find
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 27 years ago
This is one of the most interesting books I've ever read. Reads like a detective story. Those interested in the Bible, ancient mysteries, and archaeology will love this book. I did a review for my Website which is THE CRITICAL REVIEW under Concentric at concentric.net /~Mando Ties in indirectly to the Dead Sea Scrolls. Great reading!!
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