Misquoting Jesus: The Story Behind Who Changed The Bible And Why by Bart Ehrman

Description: Misquoting Jesus by Bart Ehrman Now in paperback, this "New York Times" bestseller explores the mistakes and changes that ancient copyists made to the New Testament that greatly impacted the Bible used today. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description For almost 1,500 years, the New Testament manuscripts were copied by hand––and mistakes and intentional changes abound in the competing manuscript versions. Religious and biblical scholar Bart Ehrman makes the provocative case that many of our widely held beliefs concerning the divinity of Jesus, the Trinity, and the divine origins of the Bible itself are the results of both intentional and accidental alterations by scribes. In this compelling and fascinating book, Ehrman shows where and why changes were made in our earliest surviving manuscripts, explaining for the first time how the many variations of our cherished biblical stories came to be, and why only certain versions of the stories qualify for publication in the Bibles we read today. Ehrman frames his account with personal reflections on how his study of the Greek manuscripts made him abandon his once ultra–conservative views of the Bible. Author Biography Bart D. Ehrman is one of the most renowned and controversial Bible scholars in the world today. A master explainer of Christian history, texts, and traditions, his work continues to drive debate among supporters and detractors alike. Ehrman is the James A. Gray Distinguished Professor of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and is the author of more than twenty books, including the New York Times bestselling Misquoting Jesus; Gods Problem; Jesus, Interrupted; and Forged. Ehrman has appeared on Dateline NBC, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, CNN, the History Channel, and top NPR programs, and he has been featured in Time, the New York Times, The New Yorker, The Washington Post, and more. Review "Offers a fascinating look into the field of textual criticism and evidence that Scriptures have been altered." -- Charleston Post & Courier"Whichever side you sit on regarding Biblical inerrancy, this is a rewarding read." -- Dallas Morning News"One of the unlikeliest bestsellers of the year." -- Washington Post"Misquoting Jesus is a godsend." -- Philadelphia Inquirer Long Description For almost 1,500 years, the New Testament manuscripts were copied by hand--and mistakes and intentional changes abound in the competing manuscript versions. Religious and biblical scholar Bart Ehrman makes the provocative case that many of our widely held beliefs concerning the divinity of Jesus, the Trinity, and the divine origins of the Bible itself are the results of both intentional and accidental alterations by scribes. In this compelling and fascinating book, Ehrman shows where and why changes were made in our earliest surviving manuscripts, explaining for the first time how the many variations of our cherished biblical stories came to be, and why only certain versions of the stories qualify for publication in the Bibles we read today. Ehrman frames his account with personal reflections on how his study of the Greek manuscripts made him abandon his once ultra-conservative views of the Bible. Review Quote "Whichever side you sit on regarding Biblical inerrancy, this is a rewarding read." Description for Teachers/Educators When consulting the New Testament, most people today assume they are reading the very words that Jesus spoke or St. Paul wrote. And yet, for almost 1,500 years manuscripts were copied by hand by scribes -- often untrained -- who were deeply influenced by the theological and political disputes of their day. Mistakes and intentional changes continue to plague biblical scholars, who must determine which words, phrases, or stories are the most likely to be accurate. In Misquoting Jesus, author Bart D. Ehrman presents the fascinating history of where and why changes were made in our earliest surviving biblical manuscripts. These changes continue to have a dramatic impact on widely-held beliefs concerning the divinity of Jesus, the Trinity, and the divine origins of the Bible itself. For the first time, leading Bible scholar Ehrman reveals the many early variations of our cherished biblical stories and discusses why only certain versions of those stories qualify for publication in the Bibles we read today. Bart D. Ehrman chairs the department of religious studies at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. A leading authority on the early Church and the life of Jesus, he is the author of twenty books and lives in Durham, N.C. "[Ehrmans] 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 Pauls letters the same way again." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) Details ISBN0060859512 Short Title MISQUOTING JESUS Language English ISBN-10 0060859512 ISBN-13 9780060859510 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 2007 Country of Publication United States Place of Publication New York Series Plus Subtitle The Story Behind Who Changed The Bible And Why DOI 10.1604/9780060859510 US Release Date 2007-02-06 UK Release Date 2007-02-06 Author Bart Ehrman Pages 272 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Publication Date 2007-02-06 Imprint HarperOne Alternative 9780061977022 DEWEY 225.4 Audience General AU Release Date 2007-04-11 NZ Release Date 2007-04-11 Imprint US HarperOne Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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