The book offers a thorough introduction to the New Testament, emphasizing its historical context and the contributions of scribes and translators throughout history. Prof. Metzger explores various influences, including Palestinian Judaism and Greco-Roman paganism, while providing insights into key figures and events that shaped the New Testament. The latest edition includes updates on recent scholarship, an appendix on the canon formation, a glossary, and enhanced visuals, making it a comprehensive resource for understanding the New Testament's development and significance.
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Bruce Manning Metzger was an American biblical scholar and textual critic, known for his extensive work as a professor at Princeton Theological Seminary. He served as a Bible editor and contributed to major Bible societies, dedicating his career to the study of Greek, the New Testament, and its textual criticism. Metzger's prolific writings have made him one of the most influential New Testament scholars of the 20th century.






- 2012
- 2006
Apostolic Letters of Faith, Hope, and Love
- 110 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Focusing on three fundamental Christian virtues, this volume showcases Professor Metzger's extensive expertise in New Testament studies. Through his analysis of three key epistles, he offers profound insights drawn from decades of teaching, publications, and text-critical work. This work serves as a valuable resource for understanding the significance of these virtues in Christian theology.
- 2003
A comprehensive introductory study guide to the New Testament, presenting the student with the results of recent scholarship in a clear and fresh way. schovat popis
- 1997
The Canon of the New Testament Its Origin, Development, and Significance
- 338 pages
- 12 hours of reading
The book explores the intricate process of canonization for the New Testament, detailing how various gospels and epistles were evaluated for their authority over time. Metzger examines the external influences that shaped the final canon and presents Patristic evidence from both Western and Eastern churches. Additionally, he addresses the differing sequences of the New Testament books, offering a comprehensive view of the historical and theological factors that contributed to the recognition of these sacred texts.
- 1994
A Textual Commentary on the Greek New Testament
- 710 pages
- 25 hours of reading
Englischsprachiger Kommentar zu den wichtigeren Textproblemen des griechischen Neuen Testaments. Begleitband zum Greek New Testament.
- 1993
The Greek New Testament
- 931 pages
- 33 hours of reading
Griechischer Text identisch mit dem des Novum Testamentum Graece von Nestle-Aland, 27. Aufl. einschließlich der Papyri 99-116. Einleitung und Abschnittsüberschriften in Englisch. Spezieller, auf Übersetzerbelange abgestimmter textkritischer Apparat.
- 1993
The Bible has had an immeasurable influence on Western culture, touching on virtually every aspect of our lives. This authoritative one-volume reference to the people, places, events, books, and secular influence of the Bible was written by over 250 scholars from 20 nations
- 1968
This comprehensive work on the text of the New Testament provides information about ancient and newly discovered manuscripts, and offers various interpretations of the significance of manuscript evidence. It contains references to more than 150 additional books and articles dealing with Greek manuscripts, early versions and critical studies of witnesses to the text of the New Testament. Designed for the student, the author discusses a variety of textual problems, simple and complex. He also gives an objective account of the several schools of textual methodology, while indicating what in his view is the most satisfactory procedure for beginners to practice.

