The First Edition of the New Testament
David Trobisch
Table of Contents
Abbreviatons
1. Introduction
Historical Sources
Thesis and Outline
2. Evidence for a Final Redaction
Terminology
What Does ''Final Redaction'' Mean?
The Notation of the Nomina Sacra
The Use of the Codex Form
Arrangement and Number of Writings in the Manuscripts
The Titles of the Writings
The Title of the Canonical Edition
3. The Editorial Concept
Three Perspectives: Reader, Macrostructure, Traditional Material
Implied Authorship
The Selection of Authors
The Title of the Edition
Nomina Sacra
Codex
4. A Note to the Readers of the Canonical Edition
Acts of the Apostles
2 Timothy
2 Peter
Gospel According to John
5. Outlook
Modern Editions
The Readership of the Canonical Edition
Notes
Bibliography
Index of Manuscripts and Ancient Sources