Scribes and Their Remains

Hardback

Main Details

Title Scribes and Their Remains
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Dr. Craig A. Evans
Edited by Dr Jeremiah J. Johnston
SeriesThe Library of Second Temple Studies
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:336
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156
Category/GenreBiblical studies
ISBN/Barcode 9780567688040
ClassificationsDewey:220.12
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 182 b&w illustrations

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint T.& T.Clark Ltd
Publication Date 5 September 2019
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Scribes and Their Remains begins with an introductory essay by Stanley Porter which addresses the principal theme of the book: the text as artifact. The rest of the volume is then split into two major sections. In the first, five studies appear on the theme of 'Scribes, Letters, and Literacy.' In the first of these Craig A. Evans offers a lengthy piece that argues that the archaeological, artifactual, and historical evidence suggests that New Testament autographs and first copies may well have remained in circulation for one century or more, having the effect of stabilizing the text. Other pieces in the section address literacy, orality and paleography of early Christian papyri. In the second section there are five pieces on 'Writing, Reading, and Abbreviating Christian Scripture.' These range across numerous topics, including an examination of the stauros (cross) as a nomen sacrum.

Author Biography

Craig A. Evans is John Bisagno Distinguished Professor of Christian Origins at Houston Baptist University, USA. Jeremiah J. Johnston is the president of Christian Thinkers Society, USA.