Misquoting Jesus: The Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and Why Bart D. Ehrman(

Description: Misquoting Jesus: The Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and Why Bart D. Ehrman(2005) When biblical scholar Bart Ehrman began to study the texts of the Bible in their original languages he was startled to discover the multitude of mistakes & intentional alterations that had been made by earlier translators. In Misquoting Jesus, he tells the story behind the mistakes & changes that ancient scribes made to the New Testament & shows the great impact they had upon the bibles used today. He frames his account with personal reflections on how his study of the Greek manuscripts made him abandon his once ultraconservative views of the Bible.Since the advent of the printing press & the accurate reproduction of texts, most people have assumed that when they read the New Testament they are reading an exact copy of Jesus' words or Paul's writings. Yet, for almost 1500 years these manuscripts were hand copied by scribes who were deeply influenced by the cultural, theological & political disputes of their day. Both mistakes & intentional changes abound in the surviving manuscripts, making the original words difficult to reconstruct. Ehrman reveals where & why these changes were made & how scholars go about reconstructing the original words of the New Testament as closely as possible.Ehrman makes the provocative case that many of our cherished biblical stories & widely held beliefs concerning the divinity of Jesus, the Trinity & the divine origins of the Bible itself stem from both intentional & accidental alterations by scribes-- alterations that dramatically affected all subsequent versions of the Bible. Misquoting Jesus: The Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and Why Bart D. Ehrman(2005) When biblical scholar Bart Ehrman began to study the texts of the Bible in their original languages he was startled to discover the multitude of mistakes & intentional alterations that had been made by earlier translators. In Misquoting Jesus, he tells the story behind the mistakes & changes that ancient scribes made to the New Testament & shows the great impact they had upon the bibles uséd today. He frames his account with personal reflections on how his study of the Greek manuscripts made him abandon his once ultraconservative views of the Bible. Since the advent of the printing press & the accurate reproduction of texts, most people have assumed that when they read the New Testament they are reading an exact copy of Jesus' words or Paul's writings. Yet, for almost 1500 years these manuscripts were hand copied by scribes who were deeply influenced by the cultural, theological & political disputes of their day. Both mistakes & intentional changes abound in the surviving manuscripts, making the original words difficult to reconstruct. Ehrman reveals where & why these changes were made & how scholars go about reconstructing the original words of the New Testament as closely as possible. Ehrman makes the provocative case that many of our cherished biblical stories & widely held beliefs concerning the divinity of Jesus, the Trinity & the divine origins of the Bible itself stem from both intentional & accidental alterations by scribes-- alterations that dramatically affected all subsequent versions of the Bible. × Buy now and save! Shipping info Click the Shipping & Payments tab above the listing description for more info Click the Shipping & Payments tab above the listing description for more info! Additional delivery notes PAYMENT Immediate payment is required upon selecting "Buy It Now" or upon checking out through the cart. We accept payment via U.S. PayPal accounts and all Major Credit Cards, Debit Cards & Google Pay. eBay is legally required to collect sales tax in those states and localities where eBay maintains a physical presence (nexus). The applicable amount of sales tax charged to an order will be calculated based on the shipment destination's state and local sales tax laws. Thank you for shopping with us on eBay! Additional Information No additional information at this time Ask seller a question You might also like The Science Fiction Galaxy by Groff Conklin (1950) 1977 Carl Hungness Racing Cars Magazine Vol.1 #3 THE POTENTATES by Ben B. Seligman (1971 First Printing) John Mayall: Blues Breaker by Richard Newman Contact To contact our Customer Service Team, simply click the button here and our Customer Service team will be happy to assist. Ask seller a question © Ex Libris Uséd Books Shipping & Payments Click the Shipping & Payments tab above the listing description for more info Payment Accepted Payment Methods PayPal Returns Returns are accepted Items must be returned within 30 days of the auction ending Buyer will pay for return shipping. eBay integration by

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