The New Testament
David Bentley Hart
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The New Testament
Published
2023
Publisher
Yale University Press
Pages
648
ISBN-13
9780300265705
Description
"David Bentley Hart undertook this new translation of the New Testament etsi doctrina non daretur, "as if doctrine is not given." Reproducing the texts' often fragmentary formulations without augmentation or correction, he has produced an often pitilessly literal translation of the early Christians' sometimes raw, astonished, and halting prose, one that captures the texts' frequent impenetrability and unfinished quality while awakening readers to an uncanniness that often lies hidden beneath doctrinal layers. This rendering also challenges the idea that the New Testament affirms the kind of people we are. Hart reminds us that the first Christians were a company of extremists, radical in their rejection of the values and priorities of society not only at its most degenerate, but often at its most reasonable and decent. "To live as the New Testament language requires," he writes, "Christians would have to become strangers and sojourners on the earth, to have here no enduring city, to belong to a Kingdom truly not of this world. And we surely cannot do that, can we?""--Jacket flap.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The New Testament?
This edition of The New Testament has approximately 648 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The New Testament?
For most readers, The New Testament typically takes between 13h 30m and 9h 0m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 162,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 10h 48m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 22 days • Estimated word count: 162,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The New Testament?
The estimated word count for The New Testament is approximately 162,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The New Testament?
The New Testament was written by David Bentley Hart.
When was The New Testament published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2023. The original work may have been published on a different date.