Bart Ehrman's latest book is titled
Misquoting Jesus: The Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and Why
From
Publisher's Weekly
Quote:
Misquoting Jesus: The Story Behind Who Changed the New Testament and Why
Bart D. Ehrman. Harper San Francisco, $24.95 (256p) ISBN 0-06-084496-5
In the absence of any original manuscripts of the books of the New Testament, how can we be sure that we're getting the intended words and meaning? Ehrman, professor of religion at UNC-Chapel Hill, has devoted his life to the study of such questions and here offers an engaging and fascinating look at the way scholars try to answer them. Part memoir, part history, and part critical study, he traces the development of the academic discipline called textual criticism, which uses external and internal evidence to evaluate and compare ancient manuscripts in order to find the best readings. Ehrman points out that scribes altered almost all of the manuscripts we now have. His absorbing story, fresh and lively prose, and seasoned insights into the challenges of recreating the texts of the New Testament ensure that readers might never read the Gospels or Paul's letters the same way again. (Nov.)
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There is an interesting Mormon review
here
08-24-2005, 01:03 AM
Misquoting Jesus
