| The Canon in Early Christianty Contributor(s): Barton, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 066425778X ISBN-13: 9780664257781 Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press OUR PRICE: $34.20 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 1998 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Studies - History & Culture - Religion | Christian Theology - History - Religion | Christian Church - History |
| Dewey: 220.12 |
| LCCN: 97-41413 |
| Physical Information: 0.56" H x 6.14" W x 8.94" (0.74 lbs) 224 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Academic |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: An internationally respected biblical scholar investigates the origins of the Christian canon. John Barton explores the reasons behind the development of the New Testament and pursues the historical factors involved in combining these books with the Hebrew Scriptures. |
Contributor Bio(s): Barton, John: - John Barton is Oriel and Laing Professor of the Interpretation of Holy Scripture at the University of Oxford in England. His publications include The Oxford Bible Commentary, The Original Story, Understanding Old Testament Ethics (WJK), and How the Bible Came to Be (WJK). |