The Origin of the New Testament: and the most important consequences of the new creation - Softcover

Harnack, Adolf

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1592445918 ISBN 13: 9781592445912

Publisher: Wipf and Stock, 2004

Synopsis

Adolf Harnack viewed the formation of the Christian canon as a mixed blessing. He was concerned about the exclusion of some early documents as well as the risks involved with Christianity becoming a religion of the book. This volume engages these concerns and others with scholarly creativity. Among other topics, Harnack examines reasons for the inclusion of four gospels in the New Testament rather than one. He concludes that the selection was a compromise between dominant churches, each invested in a particular gospel. This is classic Harnack and a true picture of the thought and mind of the last great 19th century theologian.

About this title

About the Author:

Harnack is Ordinary Professor of Church History in the University, and Fellow of the Royal Academy of Science, Berlin.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wipf and Stock
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1592445918
• ISBN 13: 9781592445912
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 246