A new New Testament : a Bible for the twenty-first century, combining traditional and newly discovered texts / edited with commentary by Hal Taussig ; with a foreword by John Dominic Crossan.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Taussig, Hal.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible. New Testament--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Bible.

Bible. New Testament.

Christian literature, Early--History and criticism.

Christian literature, Early.

Physical Description:

xxxi, 603 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2013.

Summary:

Over the past century, numerous lost scriptures have been discovered, authenticated, translated, debated, celebrated. Many of these documents were as important to shaping early Christian communities and beliefs as what we have come to call the New Testament; these were not the work of shunned sects or rebel apostles, not alternative histories or doctrines, but part of the vibrant conversations that sparked the rise of Christianity. These scriptures are rarely read in contemporary churches, but are discussed mainly by scholars. Yet we have a great deal to gain by placing them back into contact with the twenty-seven books of the traditional New Testament-- by hearing, finally, the full range of voices that formed the early chorus of Christians. To create this New New Testament, Hal Taussig called together a council of scholars and spiritual leaders to discuss and reconsider which books belong in the New Testament. They chose ten books, presented here alongside the traditional scriptures in the new Open English Bible translation.--From publisher description.

Contents:

The books of a new New Testament. An ancient prayer from the early Christ movements

Gospels featuring Jesus's teachings

Gospels, poems, and songs between Heaven and Earth

The writings of Paul and an introductory prayer

Literature in the tradition of Paul : with a set of introductory prayers

Diverse letters : with a set of introductory prayers

Literature in the tradition of John : with an introductory set of prayers

A companion to A new New Testament. Basic historical background for this new Book of Books.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [582]-583) and indexes.

ISBN:

9780547792101

0547792107

OCLC:

826859560