The First Edition of the New Testament [Paperback]

The First Edition of the New Testamentis a groundbreaking book that argues that the New Testament is not the product of a centuries-long process of development. Its history, David Trobisch finds, is the history of a book--an all Greek Christian bible--published as early as the second century C.E. and intended by its editors to be read as a whole. Trobisch claims that this bible achieved wide circulation and formed the basis of all surviving manuscripts of the New Testament.

Abbreviatons

1. Introduction
Historical Sources
Thesis and Outline

2. Evidence for a Final Redaction
Terminology
What Does ''Final Redaction'' Mean?
The Notation of theNomina Sacra
The Use of the Codex Form
Arrangement and Number of Writings in the Manuscripts
The Titles of the Writings
The Title of the Canonical Edition

3. The Editorial Concept
Three Perspectives: Reader, Macrostructure, Traditional Material
Implied Authorship
The Selection of Authors
The Title of the Edition
Nomina Sacra
Codex

4. A Note to the Readers of the Canonical Edition
Acts of the Apostles
2 Timothy
2 Peter
Gospel According to John

5. Outlook
Modern Editions
The Readership of the Canonical Edition

Notes
Bibliography
Index of Manuscripts and Ancient Sources

Dr. Trobisch has produced a thought-provoking and significant study that will surely challenge the traditional understanding of the formation of the canon...The First Edition of the New Testamentcould have relevance for years to come. --Faith & Mission

David Trobischis internationally recognized for his work on the letters of Paul, the formation of the Christian Bible, and Biblical manuscripts.