The Earliest Christian Artifacts (Used Copy)

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Review: “Much attention has been paid to the words of the earliest Christian canonical and extracanonical texts, yet Larry Hurtado points out that an even more telling story is being overlooked – the story of the physical texts themselves. He introduces readers to the staurogram, possibly the first representation of the cross, the nomina sacra, a textual abbreviation system, and the puzzling Christian preference for book-like texts over scrolls.” “Drawing on studies by papyrologists and palaeographers as well as New Testament scholars – and including photographic plates of selected manuscripts – The Earliest Christian Artifacts examines the distinctive physical features of early Christian manuscripts, illustrating their relevance for wider inquiry into the complex origins of Christianity.” — book jacket.

Title:The Earliest Christian Artifacts
Author:Larry W. Hurtado
Publisher:Eerdmans
Publication Date:2006
Binding:P/B
Condition:As New