Misquoting Jesus: The Story Behind Who Changed The Bible And Why

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By Bart Ehrman

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Misquoting Jesus: The Story Behind Who Changed The Bible And Why by Bart Ehrman delves into the history of the Bible's manuscripts, exploring how they have been altered over centuries. The book examines the reasons behind these changes and their impact on biblical interpretation. Ehrman offers insights into textual criticism and exposes how human actions have shaped religious texts over time.
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You might enjoy this book if you have an interest in understanding how historical texts can evolve over time. It's particularly appealing to those curious about the processes of translation and interpretation of religious manuscripts, shedding light on how scribes and other factors have influenced biblical texts throughout history.

Now in paperback, this "New York Times" bestseller explores the mistakes and changes that ancient copyists made to the New Testament that greatly impacted the Bible used today.

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For almost 1,500 years, the New Testament manuscripts were copied by hand––and mistakes and intentional changes abound in the competing manuscript versions. Religious and biblical scholar Bart Ehrman makes the provocative case that many of our widely held beliefs concerning the divinity of Jesus, the Trinity, and the divine origins of the Bible itself are the results of both intentional and accidental alterations by scribes.

In this compelling and fascinating book, Ehrman shows where and why changes were made in our earliest surviving manuscripts, explaining for the first time how the many variations of our cherished biblical stories came to be, and why only certain versions of the stories qualify for publication in the Bibles we read today. Ehrman frames his account with personal reflections on how his study of the Greek manuscripts made him abandon his once ultra–conservative views of the Bible.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Misquoting Jesus delves into textual criticism, revealing how Scriptures have been altered over time. It is considered both fascinating and enlightening, offering value regardless of one's stance on Biblical inerrancy. Described as one of the unlikeliest bestsellers, it has been praised as a "godsend" by reviewers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780060859510

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 February 2007

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperOne

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 135.0mm

Weight: 214g

Pages: 272

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About the Author

Bart D. Ehrman is one of the most renowned and controversial Bible scholars in the world today. A master explainer of Christian history, texts, and traditions, his work continues to drive debate among supporters and detractors alike. Ehrman is the James A. Gray Distinguished Professor of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and is the author of more than twenty books, including the New York Times bestselling Misquoting Jesus; God's Problem; Jesus, Interrupted; and Forged. Ehrman has appeared on Dateline NBC, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, CNN, the History Channel, and top NPR programs, and he has been featured in Time, the New York Times, The New Yorker, The Washington Post, and more.