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The Origin of the New Testament and the Most Important Consequences of the New Creation
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Bible StudiesGeneral Christianity
ISBN13: 9781025883069
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 250
Weight: 0.78
Height: 0.53 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Origin of the New Testament and the Most Important Consequences of the New Creation is a seminal scholarly exploration by the renowned theologian Adolf von Harnack. This work meticulously examines the historical processes and theological motivations that led to the formation of the New Testament canon. Harnack investigates how the early Christian community transitioned from an oral tradition and a reliance on the Old Testament to the establishment of a definitive apostolic collection of writings.
The book delves into the pivotal moments and influential figures that shaped the selection of texts, highlighting the tensions between various early Christian movements. Beyond the historical investigation of its origin, Harnack provides a profound analysis of the consequences of this development, arguing that the creation of the New Testament fundamentally transformed the nature of the Christian faith, its liturgy, and its institutional structure. By defining its sacred scripture, the Church established a standard of orthodoxy that would influence Western civilization for centuries.
Essential for students of biblical criticism and church history, this work offers a clear and rigorous look at the intellectual foundations of the Christian tradition. Harnack's insights remain a cornerstone for understanding the evolution of the Bible and the historical development of the early Church.
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