The First Christian Century

""The First Christian Century: Notes on Dr. Moffatt's Introduction to the Literature of the New Testament"" by William M. Ramsay is a scholarly work that provides an in-depth analysis of the literature of the New Testament. The book is a commentary on the introduction to the New Testament written by James Moffatt, a prominent scholar of the early 20th century. Ramsay's commentary focuses on the historical context of the New Testament and the events that shaped the early Christian church. He explores the cultural, social, and political factors that influenced the development of Christianity in the first century. Ramsay's work is based on extensive research and draws on his expertise in archaeology and ancient history. The book is a valuable resource for scholars, theologians, and anyone interested in the history of Christianity and the New Testament.1911. Ramsay, the first Professor of Classical Archaeology at Oxford University, pioneered the study of antiquity in what is today known as western Turkey. He went on to devote the latter part of his life to applying what he had learned to the study of the New Testament. He is also acknowledged as the outstanding authority on the life of Paul. Contents: Literary Illustrations in Dr. Moffatt's Book; Literature and History: A Difference of Method; The First and the Late Second Century; The Personality of Papias and Polycarp; Papias as Authority for the Early Death of John the Apostle; The Supposed Early Death of John; The Fascination of the Second Century; The Argument from Accuracy of Local Details; Examples of the Imaginative Reconstruction of the Past in Literature; The Lawfulness of False Attribution in Literature; and The Growth of a Miracle. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.