The Earliest Christian Artifacts: Manuscripts and Christian Origins
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The Earliest Christian Artifacts: Manuscripts and Christian Origins  -     By: Larry W. Hurtado

The Earliest Christian Artifacts: Manuscripts and Christian Origins

Appalachian Mountain Club Books / 2006 / Paperback

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Product Description

In this insightful study, Larry Hurtado tells the story of the physical early Christian canonical texts. 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 as well as other scribal features. Hurtado uses studies by papyrologists and palaeographers as well as New Testament scholars, and includes photographic plates of selected manuscripts to support his findings.

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Title: The Earliest Christian Artifacts: Manuscripts and Christian Origins
By: Larry W. Hurtado
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 256
Vendor: Appalachian Mountain Club Books
Publication Date: 2006
Dimensions: 9 X 6 (inches)
Weight: 13 ounces
ISBN: 0802828957
ISBN-13: 9780802828958
UPC: 9780802828958
Stock No: WW28957

Publisher's Description

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.

Widely recognized for his outstanding scholarship, Hurtado combines his comprehensive knowledge of Christian origins with an archivist's eye to make sense of these earliest objects of the faith. 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 astutely introduces the distinctive physical features of early Christian manuscripts, illustrating their relevance for wider inquiry into the complex origins of Christianity.

Author Bio

Larry W. Hurtado is professor emeritus of New Testament language, literature, and theology at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland.

Editorial Reviews

Journal for the Study of the New Testament
"This affordable volume will be extremely useful as a basic introduction to the character of manuscripts in early Christianity."

E. A. Judge
— Macquarie University
"A landmark study, clearly explained, cautious, yet intriguing. Why the experimental, indeed pioneering, exploitation of the book form (actually more awkward than dignified rolls)? Why try out punctuation and spacing? Why the novel signal for words given divine meaning? Why convert the word 'cross' itself into the earliest image of Christ? The many unknown Egyptian scribes prove more independent, yet more of a common mind, than had earlier been thought."

Currents in Theology and Mission
"This clearly written, interesting book illuminates an otherwise overlooked source for early Christian culture and faith."

Choice
"Although covering a technical subject, the book's prose is very accessible and clear. Essential."

Expository Times
"Anyone interested in earliest Christianity will learn new things here, and at a remarkably low cost."

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