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 The Earliest Christian Artifacts: Manuscripts and Christian Origins Larry W. Hurtado 
 Description From The Publisher: Much attention has been paid to the words of the earliest Christian texts, yet Larry Hurtado argues that an even more telling story is being overlooked that of the physical texts themselves. Well known for his nimble scholarship, Hurtado combines his comprehensive knowledge of Christian origins with an archivists eye to make sense of these earliest objects of the faith. Hurtado introduces readers to the staurogram, possibly the first representation of the cross, the nomina sacra, a textual abbreviation system, and the puzzling early Christian preference for book-like texts over scrolls. Intended for intellectually engaged readers as well as New Testament scholars and students, The Earliest Christian Artifacts introduces the distinctive features of early Christian manuscripts, illustrating their relevance for wider inquiry into the ancient history of Christianity. Reviews  Reader's Index Send us your favorite quotes or passages from this book. About the Author Larry W. Hurtado is professor of New Testament language, literature, and theology at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. Table of Contents
PREFACE ABBREVIATIONS Introduction Concluding Remarks SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY APPENDIX 1: Christian Literary Texts in Manuscripts of the Second and Third Centuries APPENDIX 2: Photographic Plates of Selected Manuscripts INDEX OF AUTHORS INDEX OF MANUSCRIPTS Customer Reviews Write your own online review. Look for Similar Books by Subject  The Early Christians in Ephesus from Paul to Ignatius
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