Review
"This is the definitive text on New Testament textual criticism."--Jim Hamilton, Southwestern Seminary, TX"The most readable and important text for introducing students to textual criticism of the New Testament. I've been using it since 1993."--Rollin Grams, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary"Very helpful update."--J.C. Thomas, Church of God School of Theology"An extremely helpful and comprehensive companion to the study of textual criticism. Particularly helpful are the notes gleaned by this careful scholar over years of research. Notes such as his reflection on the fortune-telling-like use of the hermeneia texts of John...provide surprising insights to students."--Gerald L. Borchert, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary"Fills a very noticeable gap in this area of New Testament studies. Metzger is precise, scholarly and up-to-date. I like the way he arranged his material."--Russell R. Fry, The Ring's College"Comprehensive survey of problems in textual criticism."--James Grier, Yale University"Professor Bruce M. Metzger...remains the dean of New Testament textual criticism. For more than thirty years his encyclopedic knowledge and prolific pen have kept New Testament scholars current in manuscript studies. The appearance of the third edition of his manual for the study of textual crticism bears testimony to its usefulness and to Metzger's continued leadership in the field....Other manuals in textual criticism are now available, but none is more serviceable than Metzger's."--Southwestern Journal of Theology"A remarkable book made all the more valuable by the appendix of the third edition. It provides a succinct yet useful survey by this eminent scholar."--U.C. von Wahlde, Loyola University of Chicago"The best in its field. Indispensable!"--Jarl Fossum, University of Michigan"The finest work on this subject available."--George W. Knight, III, Knox Theological Seminary"How do you improve on mastery? By keeping it up to date! The expanded appendix serves this purpose admirably with the precision and conciseness we have come to expect from Metzger."--M. Robert Mulholland, Jr., Asbury Theological Seminary"Clearly, this work remains as one of the standard introductions to the world of textal criticism. The appendix has brought several issues up to date, though most of the volume remains unchanged from the 1964 edition."--William W. Klein, Denver Seminary"Excellent and definitive resource for teaching the history of the Greek text and textual criticism."--Willard Swarthey, Assoc. Menn. Bible Seminaries"Well-researched and expressed, with that rare elegance of style which graces the English language. It is a model for scholarly endeavor, as well as the definitive text in English on the subject."--Louis I. Hodges, Columbia Bible College and Seminary"The third edition is a good book made better....An important work for the serious Bible student!"--The Biblical Evangelist"A valuable revision of the outstanding work in its field."--A.K.M. Adam, Eckerd College"An excellent work, brought up to date; an example of what should be done again and again with technical works of this kind!"--William J. Woodruff, Oliver Nazarene University"We have needed this for a long time."--Dowell Flatt, Freed-Hardeman University"For a quarter of a century, Metzger's Text has been the standard treatment of the art and science of New Testament textual criticism, and for the beginning student it remains the best overall introduction. The publication of a third edition is a major event."--Bart D. Ehrman, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill"The new edition brings additional bibliography, updated statistics, and interprets them in an extensive appended essay."--Edgar Krentz, Lutheran School of Theology"Excellent revision and updating of a standard work."--W. Hall Harris, Dallas Theological Seminary"Metzger has no equal in the explanation and illustration of New Testament textual criticism."--Gary T. Meadors, Grace Theological Seminary"The most useful, comprehensive, and trustworthy guide to New Testament textual criticism. The student who devotes time to this book is bound to become more accurate in understanding the New Testament."--Scot McKnight, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School"The extended appendix assures the book's usefulness for a new generation of theological students."--Robert Yarbrough, Covenant Theological Seminary"Indispensable! Essential to the student or scholar utilizing the apparatus of UBS3 or N-A26. [COPYWRITER PLEASE NOTE! NUMBERS MUST BE HAND-SET AS SUPERSCRIPTS!!!] The update brings a welcome and succinct report of recent progress in text critical activity."--C. Mack Roark, Oklahoma Baptist University"Still the classic in its field."--Wayne A. Brindle, Liberty University"The best book on the subject; it is good to have it updated."--David M. Scholer, North Park Theological Seminary"A thorough introduction to the text of the New Testament, revealing its reliability and intricacies. Metzger's book takes the 'magic' out of notions of the origin and transmission of the New Testament text while preserving its wonder."--James B. Shelton, Oral Roberts University"An excellent account of the New Testament and its text."--R.D. Ware, University of Massachusetts"A marvelous textbook....The revised edition includes a great deal of very current material and should be a great tool for graduate students."--Bruce Beck, Owensboro Community College"Excellent. A classic. New appendix is clear, comprehensive, and well-balanced. Metzger is a master of textual criticism."--Luke Johnson, University of California, Riverside"Clear, well-written, with a wealth of details. I especially appreciate the section on different approaches to textual criticism."--David G. Clark, South California College"Simply the best introduction to the area of textual criticism available."--Paul Pollard, Harding University"Gives excellent information in a highly readable way....A must for every serious student of the New Testament."-Martin Pierik, Our Lady of Angels Seminary"The most informative and well-balanced book available on the subject."--John McRay, Wheaton College Graduate School"The third edition, as we would expect, is judicious, even-handed, up-to-date....Still the standard for the field."--Daniel B. Wallace, Dallas Seminary"A standard text made even better in the newly updated revision."--Arthur Patzia, Fuller Theological Seminary"The text is excellent and is a standard requirement for all Greek courses."--Robert J. Cara, Reformed Theological Seminary"A solid and eminently readable account of research...the appendix alone may be worth the price of purchase."An accessible introduction to a specialized topic. Very fine on textual issues surrounding a NT survey course."--Craig Payne, Indian Hills College"The appendix is an excellent summary and evaluation of recent developments."--David Kuske, Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary
About the Author
Bruce M. Metzger, George L. Collord Professor of New Testament Language and Literature, Emeritus, Princeton Theological Seminary.
