Reading and Writing in the Time of Jesus (Paperback)

Allan Millard

ISBN 10: 0567083489 / ISBN 13: 9780567083487

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, Edinburgh, 2004

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Paperback. Jesus never wrote a book. Most scholars assume that information about Jesus was preserved only orally up until the writing of the Gospels, allowing ample time for the stories of Jesus to grow and diversify. Alan Millard here argues that written reports about Jesus could have been made during his lifetime and that some among his audiences and followers may very well have kept notes, first-hand documents that the Evangelists could weave into their narratives. Jesus never wrote a book. Most scholars assume that information about Jesus was preserved only orally up until the writing of the Gospels, allowing ample time for the stories of Jesus to grow and diversify. Alan Millard here argues that written reports ab This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Reading and Writing in the Time of Jesus (Paperback)
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, Edinburgh
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0567083489
• ISBN 13: 9780567083487
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Jesus never wrote a book. Most scholars assume that information about Jesus was preserved only orally up until the writing of the Gospels, allowing ample time for the stories of Jesus to grow and diversify. Alan Millard here argues that written reports about Jesus could have been made during his lifetime and that some among his audiences and followers may very well have kept notes, first-hand documents that the Evangelists could weave into their narratives.

About the Author

Allan Millard is Rankin Professor of Hebrew and Ancient Semitic Languages, School of Archaeology, Classics and Oriental Studies, University of Liverpool.