Ehrman, Bart D.
Lost Christianities: The Battles for Scripture and the Faiths We Never Knew
- ISBN 13:
- 9780195182491
- author:
- Ehrman, Bart D.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 23.37 x 2.54 x 15.49 centimetres
- Genre:
- Christianity
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Lost Christianities: The Battles for Scripture and the Faiths We Never Knew The early Christian Church was marked by a complex web of contending beliefs. Various groups claimed that Jesus was human or divine, and some even believed in a lesser deity. These differing views were not mutually exclusive, and many groups insisted that they upheld the teachings of Jesus and his apostles. The writings of Jesus's followers, including books reputedly produced by his closest disciples, provide valuable insights into these early forms of Christianity. Bart D. Ehrman examines the battles that raged between these groups, including the Jewish-Christian Ebionites, the anti-Jewish Marcionites, and various "Gnostic" sects. He also explores the role of archaeological discoveries in shedding light on these lost scriptures. Through a scrupulously researched and lucidly written account, Ehrman reveals the politics, power struggles, and clash of ideas that shaped the early Christian Church.
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