Radical views about the New Testament explore how scholars question traditional beliefs about the origins of Christian writings.
This work surveys key questions about who wrote the Pauline letters and how early Christian texts became part of the canon.
The book traces the development of radical criticism, showing how modern readers can weigh evidence, compare arguments, and understand shifts in perspective from late antiquity to modern scholarship. It presents the methods and conclusions of influential Dutch thinkers while explaining why some letters once treated as authentic are now challenged.
- Learn how critics distinguish letters from other forms of early Christian writing
- See how theories about authorship and dating shape the New Testament canon
- Explore how the interpretation of Gospel histories and Pauline epistles evolved
- Understand the historical context behind debates that influenced modern biblical criticism
Ideal for readers of biblical history, textual criticism, and the evolving study of early Christianity, especially those curious about how scholarly arguments shape our view of the New Testament.