Forgery and Counterforgery

by Bart D. Ehrman

Book Overview

"Arguably the most distinctive feature of the early Christian literature," writes Bart Ehrman, "is the degree to which it was forged." The Homilies and Recognitions of Clement; Paul's letters to and from Seneca; Gospels by Peter, Thomas, and Philip; Jesus' correspondence with Abgar, letters by Peter and Paul in the New Testament--all forgeries. To cite just a few examples.

Forgery and Counterforgery is the first comprehensive study of early...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199928037
• ISBN13: 9780199928033
• Release Date: December 2012
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 624 Pages
• Weight: 2.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.0" x 6.2" x 9.3"