{"product_id":"the-early-christian-copyists-of-edward-d-andrews-9781945757846","title":"THE EARLY CHRISTIAN COPYISTS of the NEW TESTAMENT: The Making and Copying of the New Testament Books","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis authoritative work delves into the meticulous and often understudied world of the early Christian copyists who played a pivotal role in the formation and preservation of the New Testament texts. From the first century onward, these scribes not only copied sacred texts but also shaped the future of Christian doctrine through their decisions and scribal practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpanning ten comprehensive chapters, the book begins by exploring the initial stages of the New Testament's composition in \u003cb\u003eChapter 1: The Making of New Testament Books\u003c\/b\u003e, which sets the historical and theological context for the texts' creation. \u003cb\u003eChapter 2: The New Testament Copyists and Their Materials\u003c\/b\u003e examines the tools and materials that were essential to the craft of these early scribes, revealing how the physical means of production influenced the textual transmission.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: The Book Writing Process of the New Testament\u003c\/b\u003e offers insights into the collaborative efforts between authors and scribes, while \u003cb\u003eChapter 4: The Production of New Testament Manuscripts\u003c\/b\u003e provides a detailed look at the actual processes involved in the creation of these enduring documents. \u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Most Important Manuscripts (100 - 400 C.E.)\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Dating the Earliest Manuscripts of the New Testament\u003c\/b\u003e present a critical analysis of the key manuscripts and discuss methodologies for dating these invaluable texts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe exploration deepens in \u003cb\u003eChapter 7: The Nomina Sacra (Sacred Name) in New Testament Manuscripts\u003c\/b\u003e, which investigates the treatment of divine names and their significant role in scribal practices. \u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Textual Variants in the Greek New Testament\u003c\/b\u003e addresses the complexities of textual variation and its implications for biblical scholarship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Modern Theories and Methods of New Testament Textual Criticism\u003c\/b\u003e brings the discussion into contemporary scholarly debates, highlighting the evolution of textual criticism over the centuries. Finally, \u003cb\u003eChapter 10: How Scribes Influenced the Text of the New Testament\u003c\/b\u003e synthesizes the findings from previous chapters to demonstrate the profound impact scribes had on the New Testament text.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach chapter is meticulously researched, drawing on the latest academic studies and archaeological findings to provide a rich narrative that is both scholarly and accessible. This book is an essential resource for theologians, historians, biblical scholars, and anyone interested in the origins and transmission of the New Testament. It offers a rare glimpse into the lives and labors of the early scribes whose contributions have helped to preserve one of the world's most influential religious texts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Edward D. Andrews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1945757841\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781945757846\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Christian Publishing House\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/15\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 542\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.58lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.09d","brand":"Edward D. Andrews","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44076830359807,"sku":"9781945757846","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d7c4132d-6fdb-411f-a4f7-0dd5cc204b70.jpg?v=1685467028","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-early-christian-copyists-of-edward-d-andrews-9781945757846","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}