The manuscripts that form the Greek New Testament are scattered throughout the world and are usually only accessible to scholars and professionals. These were the manuscripts read by the earliest Christians, which comprised their "New Testament." In his volumes, Philip Wesley Comfort bridges the gap between these extant copies and today's critical text by providing accurate transcriptions of the earliest New Testament manuscripts, with photographs on the facing pages so readers can see the works for themselves. Comfort also provides an introduction to each manuscript that summarizes the content, date, current location, provenance, and other essential information, including the latest findings. This allows students and scholars to make well-informed decisions about the translation and interpretation of the New Testament. Volume 1 includes manuscripts from Papyrus 1-72. Volume 2 includes manuscripts from Papyrus 75-139 as well as from the uncials. In addition, it features a special section on determining the date of a manuscript. This two-volume set replaces the previously published single volume Text of the Earliest New Testament Greek Manuscripts, as it contains many new manuscripts, updated research, and higher quality images of all manuscripts previously covered. "For nearly a generation, Philip Comfort's The Text of the Earliest New Testament Greek Manuscripts (Tyndale House, 2001) has been an almost indispensable tool for the many students and scholars who know biblical Greek but whose only acquaintance with the earliest Greek manuscripts is through the textual apparatus of the Nestle or UBS text. This work provides introductions to all the early papyri, plus the actual texts in readable printed Greek. Who could ask for more? Only the passage of time requires more, and Philip Comfort has now supplied it, with a very welcome update of forty-nine more papyri (published since 2001), as well as papyri and uncials of the fourth century. This is a major achievement giving more and more of us a place at the table."-- J. Ramsey Michaels, Missouri State University "As a scholar and teacher-preacher, I need to know the evidence for the dating of a particular book and the evidence for the best reading of the text. The compiled Greek New Testaments are handy, but they do not give me enough information. In these present volumes, I get what I want and need for the roughly 190 of the earliest manuscripts rather than relying on cryptic footnotes or chasing around the world to find the actual manuscripts themselves. These volumes include photographs of the manuscripts, discussion of their dating, and transcriptions of their texts. Thank you Philip Comfort and the publisher. I hope the binding is sturdy, for the books will be used." Peter H. Davids, -- Houston Graduate School of Theology "The first edition of this book filled a very important need in bringing the earliest New Testament manuscripts in a single space. This second edition only enhances the work's usefulness as it includes more than one hundred new manuscripts. The discussion of the dating of the manuscripts will be of considerable value. All those interested in New Testament textual criticism will find this as an essential tool." -- John N. Oswalt, Asbury Theological Seminary "A life's work, now available for the New Testament exegete. This great work presents clear access to the earliest New Testament Greek manuscripts. A magnum opus by Philip Comfort, these useful volumes of the papyri and uncials, provide beyond what students see in the critical apparatus of the Nestle and UBS texts. This is a must-have resource for New Testament exegesis, giving immediate access to the text of each manuscript dated from AD 100 to AD 400. It is a book every New Testament scholar will grow into, as their skills in New Testament exegesis progress. This is a great bargain." -- Jim Swanson, Tyndale House Publishers "The earliest manuscripts are a topic of reflection and debate when it comes to the New Testament text. This book gives you the latest, up close look at the first four centuries of manuscripts. This a useful study that reveals the state of the discussion about these important manuscripts."-- Darrell L. Bock, Dallas Theological Seminary "This book is an indispensable resource for all students of the New Testament, especially those engaged in New Testament textual criticism. All the features that made the first edition an invaluable reference for the study of the Greek New Testament remain in place. The expanded edition of the volume includes the additional papyri and another fifty manuscripts dated from the fourth century AD. Kudos to the author and publisher for collecting all these New Testament Greek manuscripts in a most readable and accessible two-volume format. My high commendation for this edition of the book is only reinforced by the success of its predecessor." -- Andrew Hill, Wheaton College

The Text of the Earliest New Testament Greek Manuscripts: Volume 2, Papyri 75―139 and Uncials

History

Comfort, Philip

Ancient Civilizations

Muddy Pearl

Ambition, Glory and Giving Your All

Kendall, Robert Tillman

Stand is a call to really live. To redefine what it means to take a stand and fully live out your Christian life. It is planting your feet on the foundational truth of who God is and who you are in Him and the reality of what He’s done. It is defending others and being prepared to stand out from the world. In the tradition of Mere Christianity and The Fight, Karl Martin retells and reframes God’s ancient call to discipleship and witness for a new generation, keeping Jesus firmly at the center. Stand will be of great help to younger Christians confronted with real life, opposition, contemporary culture, and temptation to compromise. It is equally valuable for mature Christians seeking to pursue their original vision with renewed energy and determination.

Stand

Religion & Spirituality

Martin, Karl

Christian Books & Bibles

The island of Ibiza is as renowned for its overwhelming number of pubs, clubs, and bars as it is for its natural beauty. Thanks to its popularity with hundreds of thousands of partying vacationers, it's also notorious for shocking scenes of excess, violence, and incapacity. Could even those with the best intentions make any kind of difference in such a place? The members of 24-7 Prayer felt a strong call from God to go to the party island and pray. So Brian and Tracy Heasley went. For seven years they walked and prayed around the walls of the San Antonio. And most nights, joined by young volunteers, they walked through the town, chatting to clubbers and offering prayer. Thousands said yes. Some knelt, some put their hands together, some shared deep worries and concerns. You may not be surrounded by the excesses of Ibiza, but God is still asking you to answer His call. Brian and Tracy's story will inspire you to pray and show God's love for your own community as you seek to express the gospel in whatever situation He has placed you.

Gatecrashing: The Story of 24-7 Prayer in Ibiza

Heasley, Brian

Some illnesses begin with a bang, when you're whisked off to the hospital or unable to get out of bed. Other conditions creep in until normal life is no longer normal. It's a new and scary world. Emily Ackerman knows this world only too well. She knows what it feels like to cry out to God, to wait year after year while God works through her suffering to fulfill His plans for her life. Here she shares survival strategies, encouragement, practical advice, and fresh ways to view your situation. With plenty of good news from the Bible about living abundantly and usefully with illness, you'll discover the sure knowledge that God hasn't given up on you.

The Amazing Technicolour Pyjama Therapy: And Other Ways to Fight Back Against Life-Changing Illness

Ackerman, Emily

The later chapters of the gospel of John form some of the deepest and most moving accounts of all Scripture. They also describe in detail Jesus's final days on earth and His final instructions to His team as He prepared to hand on His ministry. Karl Martin mines this incredibly rich vein of Scripture to draw lessons for leadership done Jesus's way. Leadership is about humility, about investing your life in your team, about facing betrayal, about dying to self, and about succession. Ultimately, true leadership is not about seeing others serve your dream--it's about seeing others released into the dreams, gifting, and calling that the Lord has placed on their lives. It is about something beyond you. This deceptively profound, honest, and practical book gives great insight for leaders--challenge for younger leaders, encouragement for midlife leaders, and refreshment for mature leaders.

Lead

This original and compelling collection from Mark Greene invites readers into the drama, wonder, and mystery of the Christmas story. Punctuated with snippets of historical background and contemporary context, each piece has been interpreted with insightful designs and gorgeous illustrations. The juxtaposition of the ancient Christmas story with Greene's commentary uncovers a stark reality, leading to surprise, sometimes shock, and inevitably perplexed wonder and worship. Perfect as an Advent devotional in preparation for Christmas.

Adventure: Christmas Poems

Literature & Fiction

Greene, Mark

Poetry

This book won't try to get you to vote for a particular party. It isn't going to try to get you to vote at all. Andy Flannagan's goal is something far better: he's going to show you that it could be your name on the ballot. Or you could be working with someone whose name appears on the ballot. Regardless, unless we get involved in the decision-making processes on the front end, nothing will really change.God cares deeply about the heart of our state, as well as the state of our hearts. The vote is won--and history made, and the kingdom advanced--by those who show up.

Those Who Show Up

Flannagan, Andy

World

Our understanding of God can be confused by misinterpretations, cultural assumptions, and many other factors. So how can we know the truth? Simon Ponsonby invites us to consider who God is through His own words and with the collective understanding of those who've studied Him throughout history. The result is a dynamic and accessible picture of the one who is God with us, working in and through us, shaping us into the character of Christ, and equipping us for the adventure of serving others.

God Inside Out: An In-Depth Study of the Holy Spirit

Ponsonby, Simon

From that first angelic role in the nativity play to that first love, from broken hearts and best friendships to school bullies, life as a parent is an emotional roller coaster. And amidst the practical chaos of finding swimming goggles, making packed lunches, cleaning out the rabbit and refereeing sibling squabbles, many of us long for help, for a little wisdom to help us do the job well. Here is that help! Wisdom in stories and bite-sized chapters to help navigate this challenging season of parenting and family life - sayings to read in a few minutes while waiting for the kettle to boil, to commit to memory and draw upon at a second's notice, and hilarious cartoons to bring a smile. So put the kettle on, make a cup of tea, turn the page, and if you forget everything else as a parent, remember this...

If You Forget Everything Else, Remember This: Parenting in the Primary Years

Parenting & Relationships

Hill, Katharine

Parenting

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