The First Christian Century: Notes on Dr. Moffatt's Introduction to the Literature of the New Testament

By William M. Ramsay

Book Overview

""The First Christian Century: Notes on Dr. Moffatt's Introduction to the Literature of the New Testament"" is a book written by William M. Ramsay. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the literature of the New Testament, with a particular focus on the first century of Christianity. The author examines the historical, cultural, and religious context of the New Testament writings, and provides critical commentary on the works of various New Testament authors. The book is based on lectures delivered by the author at the University of Glasgow, and is intended for scholars and students of theology and religious studies. Ramsay's analysis is based on extensive research and draws on his own experiences as an archaeologist and historian. Overall, ""The First Christian Century"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the origins and development of Christianity in the first century.1911. Ramsay, the first Professor of Classical Archaeology at Oxford University, pioneered the study of antiquity in what is today known as western Turkey. He went on to devote the latter part of his life to applying what he had learned to the study of the New Testament. He is also acknowledged as the outstanding authority on the life of Paul. Contents: Literary Illustrations in Dr. Moffatt's Book; Literature and History: A Difference of Method; The First and the Late Second Century; The Personality of Papias and Polycarp; Papias as Authority for the Early Death of John the Apostle; The Supposed Early Death of John; The Fascination of the Second Century; The Argument from Accuracy of Local Details; Examples of the Imaginative Reconstruction of the Past in Literature; The Lawfulness of False Attribution in Literature; and The Growth of a Miracle. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162731435
• ISBN13: 9781162731438
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 202 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"