Bart Ehrman Interpreted [Paperback]

Arguably no scholar in the 21st century has had more of an impact on public discussion and debate over the historical Jesus and the development of early Christianity than distinguished professor of religious studies, Bart D. Ehrman. He has introduced many new readers to crucial questions of biblical criticism in a series of bestselling books. InBart Ehrman Interpreted, theologian and writer Robert M. Price evaluates Ehrman’s body of work. Taking a collegial approach and rejecting polemics, Price defends Ehrman’s writing against conservative attacks but also suggests a number of points at which Ehrman may be insufficiently or inconsistently critical. No matter one's views toward Ehrman,Bart Ehrman Interpretedwill prompt much fruitful and positive discussion of his important work and of the popular and scholarly debates that surround it.

"As a biblical exegete, Bart Ehrman has made a name for himself far beyond the borders of his own country. His works have been translated into all languages with readers in Germany as well. Many of them have become quasi-canonical for critical Christians and skeptics and atheists alike. Time to take stock! In Bart Ehrman Interpreted, Robert M. Price offers us a discriminating factual and respectful deconstruction of the myth of Ehrman. At the same time, their different interpretive approaches open our eyes to the variety of opportunities for the interpretation of biblical texts—and to the crucial differences between the views of theologian Price and Ehrman. An enlightening contribution to the clearing of the New Testament jungle." —Hermann Detering, author, The Fabricated Paul: Early Christianity in the Twilight

"Finally there is a colleague who can honor the contributions Bart Ehrman is making to the field of New Testament studies by neither demonizing nor praising him without reason. With scholarly scrutiny and his witty humor Rl3#