The New Testament Documents: Are They Reliable?Publisher: This Modern Classic in the Field of New Testament Studies offers a compelling defense of biblical truth. F. F. Bruce, one of evangelicalism's most respected scholars, makes a clear case for the historical trustworthiness of the Christian Scriptures, drawing on evidence from the New Testament documents themselves as well as extrabiblical sources. Concise chapters explore the canon and dating of the New Testament, the nature of the Gospels (including a look at miracles), the life and writings of Paul, and archaeological and literary evidence. Including here a completely updated bibliography. Bruce's long-standing affirmation of the New Testament is still as authoritative and engaging as ever. |
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User Review - Michael - Christianbook.comI was introduced to F. F. Bruce at the age of 18 through his commentary on Acts. Even then I knew I was reading a solid, thorough, down-to-earth scholar. His work on the reliability of the New ... Read full review
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Contents
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The Canon of the New Testament | 14 |
The Gospels | 23 |
The Gospel Miracles | 59 |
The Importance of Pauls Evidence | 73 |
The Writings of Luke | 78 |
More Archaeological Evidence | 92 |
The Evidence of Early Jewish Writings | 100 |
The Evidence of Early Gentile Writers | 114 |
Suggestions for Further Reading | 123 |
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| Title | The New Testament Documents: Are They Reliable? Eerdmans pocket editions |
| Author | F. F. Bruce |
| Edition | reprint |
| Publisher | Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing, 2003 |
| ISBN | 0802822193, 9780802822192 |
| Length | 135 pages |
| Subjects | › › › Religion / Biblical Criticism & Interpretation / New Testament Religion / Biblical Studies / General Religion / Biblical Studies / New Testament / General |
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