'This book deserves to be read by any who are interested in the study of the origins of the NT and who posses the intellectual integrity to interact with arguments that may force them to abandon long-cherished views on the literary history of its documents.'Eckhard Schnabel, Bulletin for Biblical Research, 2002.'The book is a monumental achievement, built on a lifetime of research and thought.'C.F.D. Moule, The Journal of Theological Studies, 2001.'This is a detailed and methodical study displaying a masterly level of scholarship.'Edward Adams, The Expository Times, 2000.'This is a remarkable book that has tremendous implications for biblical scholarship…'Cory J. Hailey, SBC Life, 2000.‘Ellis’s arguments are strong, provocative and worthy of further exploration. His paragdim may revolutionize critical New Testament studies.’J.M. Givens, Review and Expositor, 2001.'A provocative and substantive tour de force revealing the extent to which the basis of currently dominant views is at least as much a matter of consensus as evidence.'Michael W. Holmes Religious Studies Review 2000.'It is one of the most enthralling and persuasive works I have read.'David Miano. lecturer University of California - San Diego 2000
