"And Scripture Cannot Be Broken": The Form and Function of the Early Christian Testimonia Collections

by Martin C. Albl

This work argues that many early Christian quotations of the Old Testament derive not from scriptural manuscripts, but rather from authoritative written testimonia collections developed to support basic Christian beliefs. Combining recent patristic studies (notably on Justin and Barnabas) and evidence from Qumran with detailed examination of quotations in the New Testament, the book builds a fresh case for a neglected scholarly hypothesis.
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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9004114173
• ISBN13: 9789004114173
• Release Date: June 1999
• Publisher: Brill
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 9.6" x 6.4"