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Book SynopsisStanley E. Porter is Professor of New Testament at McMaster Divinity College, Canada.
Trade ReviewA fascinating account [of Tischendorf's life] that combines erudition with a crisp and accessible style. The result is a book that is not only informative but also hard to put down. -- Paul Foster, Faculty of Divinity, University of Edinburgh, UK * The Expository Times *
One senses that Porter’s biography of Tischendorf serves to present a role model of serious academic work which is motivated by genuine Christian faith. In his rigorous pursuit of the evidence, his high degree of competence in amassing his impressive publication record, and his desire to establish the reliability of the Bible, Tischendorf’s life work stands as an abiding monument of industry, sacrifice, and commitment to technical biblical research. * Books at a Glance *
[T]his volume offers an engaging and accessible introduction, and is heartily recommended. * Theological Book Review *
The best way to honour a great scholar is to study his work. Porters book not only provides one of Tischendorf’s most popular writings around his 200th birthday in January 2015, but also a learned introduction into its historical context as well as its biographical setting. Readers will discover textual criticism again for what it is - an adventure. * Prof. Christfried Böttrich, University of Greifswald, Germany *
There are very few books that really do something fresh and innovative. But, Stanley Porter’s volume on Constantine Tischendorf is one of them. Rather than offering just another book on textual criticism, Porter introduces the reader to the world of manuscripts by studying the life of one of the discipline’s greatest pioneers. This book opens up a whole new perspective on the study of the New Testament text. * Michael J. Kruger, Reformed Theological Seminary, USA *
Table of ContentsForeword
Part One Chapter One: Introduction and Context Chapter Two: The Life of Constantin Tischendorf Chapter Three: The Work of Constantin Tischendorf Chapter Four: Conclusion
Part Two Introduction by Stanley E. Porter When Were Our Gospels Written? Chapter I. Ecclesiastical Testimony Chapter II. The Testimony of Heretics and Heathen During the Second Century Chapter III. Apocryphal Literature Chapter IV. Testimony of Apostolic Fathers. Barnabas—Papias Chapter V. Manuscripts and Versions of the Second Century Bibliography Indexes
