Early Christian Voices - Biblical Interpretation by David Warren & Ann Graham Brock & David Pao Hardcover

About the Book

This collection of studies in honor of François Bovon highlights the rich diversity found within early expressions of Christianity as evidenced in ancient texts, in early traditions and movements, and in archaic symbols and motifs.

Book Synopsis

This collection of studies in honor of François Bovon highlights the rich diversity found within early expressions of Christianity as evidenced in ancient texts, traditions, symbols, and motifs. Old labels like "apocrypha" or "heresy" that for centuries have suppressed much of this evidence are removed, previous assumptions are questioned, and the old data are examined afresh along with the latest discoveries. The studies fall into six areas: ancient gospels, acts, early Christian movements, ancient interpretations, art, and manuscripts. Contributors include James Robinson, Helmut Koester, Harold Attridge, Karen King, and Jean-Daniel Kaestli.

About the Author

David H. Warren, Th.D. (2001) in the New Testament and Christian Origins, Harvard University, is Associate Professor of biblical literature at Heritage Christian University (Florence, Alabama). His research interests include the history of the text of the New Testament and its reception in the second century.
Ann Graham Brock, Ph.D., Harvard University, is an author and lecturer whose most recent book is entitled Mary Magdalene, the First Apostle. She has co-edited five books, published extensively on early Christian history, and appeared in documentaries on the History Channel and British television.
David W. Pao, Ph.D. (1998) in Religion, Harvard University, is assistant professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is the author of Acts and the Isaianic New Exodus (repr. Baker 2002) and Thanksgiving: An Investigation of a Pauline Theme (Inter-Varsity Press, 2002).