The Text of the New Testament: Its Transmission, Corruption, and Restoration (4th Edition) 4th Edition

by Bruce M. Metzger (Author), Bart D. Ehrman (Author)

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This thoroughly revised edition of Bruce M. Metzger's classic work is the most up-to-date manual available for the textual criticism of the New Testament. The Text of the New Testament, Fourth Edition, has been invigorated by the addition of Bart D. Ehrman--author of numerous best-selling
books on the New Testament--as a coauthor. This revision brings the discussion of such important matters as the early Greek manuscripts and methods of textual criticism up to date, integrating recent research findings and approaches into the body of the text (as opposed to previous revisions, which
compiled new material and notes into appendices). The authors also examine new areas of interest, including the use of computers in the collection and evaluation of manuscript evidence and the effects that social and ideological influences had upon the work of scribes. The standard text for courses
in biblical studies and the history of Christianity since its first publication in 1964, The Text of the New Testament is poised to become a definitive resource for a whole new generation of students.

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Praise for the previous edition: "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. . . . Other manuals in textual criticism are
now available, but none is more serviceable than Metzger's."--Southwestern Journal of Theology

"The fourth edition may be declared an unqualified success. The authors have evidently gone over every line of text with great care, [and] those paragraphs that have been rewritten seem to be genuine improvements. The appearance of this revised edition is a delight, and it assures that The Text of
the New Testament will continue to serve students and scholars for a long time to come."--Westminster Theological Journal

"Well-researched and expressed, with that rare elegance of style that 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 best in its field. Indispensable!"--Jarl Fossum, University of Michigan

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Bruce M. Metzger is at Princeton Theological Seminary (Emeritus). Bart D. Ehrman is at University of North Carolina.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press; 4th edition (April 28, 2005)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 366 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 019516122X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0195161229
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1600L
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.5 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.42 x 5.74 x 0.7 inches

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As one of the world's best-known scholars on the text of the New Testament, Bruce M. Metzger has taught for many years at Princeton Theological Seminary.

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M. Abate

Excellent intro into an esoteric discipline

Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2018

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For those wanting to dive into the highly technical discipline of textual criticism as it pertains to the New Testament (NT), this book is an excellent place to start. Both Metzger and Ehrman bring a wealth of knowledge and insight into the intricacies of NT text criticism. They survey the historical development of text criticism as a discipline begun to preserve ancient, Greek and Roman texts and then as it relates to the NT.

When Metzger and Ehrman delve into NT text criticism, they provide an excellent rundown of the important textual witnesses to the Greek text of the NT (see pp 53-92) in addition to the methodology involved in this discipline (essentially the rest of the book). The concluding chapter is a gem as the coauthors demonstrate how one does text criticism with key passages of the NT.

One more tidbit, this book by Metzger and Ehrman is much more current than The Text of the New Testament by Aland and Aland. That being said, the latter book is a good supplement to the Metzger/Ehrman work with respect to the manuscripts of the NT. The Alands list way more witnesses, but their methodology has been rendered obsolete since the publication of the Editio Critica Maior (ECM).

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Glenwood Bond

CAREFUL, Every third page was loose

Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2021

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Examining my copy upon receipt and a page just came right out after turning a page; I was not tugging on the page, just picking up the page to turn to next one. Then again three pages later. Went to back of book and worked forward, same thing happened. Second copy received was fine, so maybe just an anomaly with the first copy, but check when you receive yours.

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Roger E. Lau

A readable, scholarly book on a controversial subject, done with an unbiased, clear-headed approach

Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2013

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A clear, organized, and eminently readable description (it's more than an introduction on the topic) of the history of the New Testament texts. The authors maintain a neutral attitude towards the difficult (for theologically conservative readers) passages that seem to contain obvious actual errors (such as the quote in Matt. 27:9 attributed to Jeremiah, when most of the content actually comes from a passage in Zechariah) which occurred in earlier manuscripts but were changed in later manuscripts to "fix" the discrepancy (many other variant readings occurred through simple and accidental copying errors). The authors record how the issue caused changes in later manuscripts, but avoid commenting on how this affects one's view of inerrancy/infallibility. And for a book like this, the authors take the right approach. Metzger and Ehrman are top-notch New Testament scholars, who themselves hold different theological viewpoints on biblical inspiration, but put those differences aside to produce a terrific, scholarly book on the subject. Regardless of one's view of biblical infallibility, any reader will be greatly enlightened by this top-notch book.

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Billybob

Great book, but BEWARE!

Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2017

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BEWARE of the part by Bart Ehrman called The Use of Textual Data for the Social History of Early Christianity. Pages 280-299. This is Bart as his agnostic, troublemaking self. The rest of the book is awesome however buyer beware you may never view the Bible the same again. This isn’t your Sunday School version of “The bible says it, I believe it and that’s all there is to it!” Textual scholarship blows your mind and it’s actually really crazy. So, if you just want to know the truth about the Bible from Bruce Metzger, who is a defender of the Bible and the foremost expert in this kind of stuff, then read on. But like Tom Cruise said in A Few Good Men, you may find yourself thinking “You Cant Handle The Truth.” Seriously, Metzgers books will blow your mind and force you to rethink how you use and view the Bible.

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Collin Fitzgerald

Broad Yet VERY Thorough

Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2018

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This is a very technical book that is well-worth reading for anyone who wants to have a deeper understanding of the Bible's text. It seems as if almost all of the bases are covered in this one.

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Ian C. Hunt (ihunt@fas.harvard.edu

Impartial, Informative, and all around BRILLIANT!!

Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2017

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This is the best book on this subject that I am aware of. Metzger has an uncanny ability to write about complex things using simple sentences and accessible vocabulary. It makes reading this book a true delight. Don't get me wrong, it is textbook, so I wouldn't call it "light" reading, but it is nonetheless easier to read than other introductory textbook I've encountered. He discusses the history of the text of the New Testament from a number of different angles (a lot actually), and impartially lays out the issues involved when attempting to infer the wording of the original New Testament books.

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Wilma D.

Superb Info!

Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2013

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This book is a good source of info on the background of NT translations. I'll use it often as resource material!

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Philip J. Yoder

I was assigned to read this book for a Greek ...

Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2016

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I was assigned to read this book for a Greek Readings course (after taking one introductory course) at Eastern Mennonite Seminary and found it extremely helpful in understanding the nuances of textual criticism, manuscript terminology, etc. Almost regret renting instead of buying it!

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Jurusz

Solid scholarship

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 23, 2022

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If Ehrman's "The New Testament" (7th Ed, 2020) can be regarded as a course text for "New Testament 101" Metzger's book (2nd Ed, 1968) is definitely the foundation for the final year specialisation. It contains much scholarly information indispensable for the study of NT texts, with many examples of how methods are worked out in practice. Part Two, a brief history of the printed editions of the NT, is an important reminder about how the NT continues to be edited and changed even in our lifetimes - although Metzger himself contributed a lot to this development, and sometimes his editorial preferences shine through!) It's a shame this edition is out of print, but much has happened in this field since the 1960s. Nevertheless, some books outlast time, like Scweitzer's "The Quest of the Historical Jesus" (1906) and Metzger's work is of this class.

Helge St.

Easy to read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 28, 2014

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I have just started reading it, and it is very promising so far. Easy to read, easy to understand and a thorough presentation of the subject.

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Frafz.

Um livro fundamental

Reviewed in Brazil on November 21, 2019

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Apenas livros descartáveis podem ser colados (em vez de costurados). Só Deus sabe (mas, a esta altura, a Amazon também já deve ter percebido) o quanto eu odeio livros colados. Até creio que a Amazon deveria adicionar essa informação (colado/costurado) aos "Detalhes do produto", pois mesmo que isso prejudicasse uma ou outra venda, ajudaria a informar os consumidores, a evitar devoluções e mesmo a elevar o padrão editorial mundo afora.

No entanto, este livro colado, e que acabou perdendo uma estrela por isso, eu não posso e não quero devolver. Eu não o recomendaria apenas aos estudiosos das escrituras, ou a filósofos, historiadores e linguistas, mas a qualquer pessoa sinceramente interessada na evolução cultural da humanidade. É um livro tão fascinante que fiz questão de comprar uma cópia física para lê-lo pela segunda vez.

As cópias disponíveis na Amazon brasileira parecem ter acabado, mas ainda é possível comprá-lo diretamente na Amazon americana.

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michael wilkinson

An Excellent Work

Reviewed in Australia on September 7, 2020

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Although I have not quite finished this book by Bruce Metzger I will surely be letting others know of this
extraordinary work. The detail and historical narrative along with its easy language make it outstanding
especially for someone like myself who was seeking a record of the , if I might say, the evolution or maybe
the pilgrimage of the biblical New Testament text. And what a journey it is, with a supporting reference to all
the complexities and curiosities that the text has endured over time. Marvellous.

Cesar Martins

Ótimo.

Reviewed in Brazil on October 21, 2019

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Excelente para estudos critico-textuais.

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