The Text of the Ne Testament Its Transmission, Corruption, and Restoration [Paperback]

This thoroughly revised edition of Bruce M. Metzger's classic work is the most up-to-date manual available for the textual criticism of the New Testament.The Text of the New Testament,Fourth Edition, has been invigorated by the addition of Bart D. Ehrman--author of numerous best-selling books on the New Testament--as a coauthor. This revision brings the discussion of such important matters as the early Greek manuscripts and methods of textual criticism up to date, integrating recent research findings and approaches into the body of the text (as opposed to previous revisions, which compiled new material and notes into appendices). The authors also examine new areas of interest, including the use of computers in the collection and evaluation of manuscript evidence and the effects that social and ideological influences had upon the work of scribes. The standard text for courses in biblical studies and the history of Christianity since its first publication in 1964,The Text of the New Testamentis poised to become a definitive resource for a whole new generation of students.

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Preface
Preface to the First Edition
PART I. THE MATERIALS FOR THE TEXTUAL CRITICISM OF THE NEW TESTAMENT
Chapter 1. The Making of Ancient Books
I. The Materials of Ancient Books
1. Papyrus
2. Parchment
3. Ink Making
II. The Forms of Ancient Books
III. Ancient Scribes and Their Handiwork
Added Note on Colophons
IV. Helps for Readers in New Testament Manuscripts
1. Chapter Divisions
2. Titles of Chapters
3. Eusebian Canons
4. Hypotheses, Bioi, Euthalian Apparatus
5. Superscriptions and Subscriptions
6. Punctuation
7. Glosses, Scholia, Commentaries, Catenae, Onomastica
8. Artistic Adornment
9. Cola and Commata
10. Neumes
11. Lectionary Equipment
V. Statistics of Greek Manuscripts of the New Testament
Chapter 2. Important Witnel#É