The First Edition of the New Testament

David Trobisch is internationally recognized for his work on the letters of Paul, the formation of the Christian Bible, and Biblical manuscripts.

• Abbreviatons 1. IntroductionHistorical SourcesThesis and Outline 2. Evidence for a Final RedactionTerminologyWhat Does ''Final Redaction'' Mean?The Notation of the Nomina SacraThe Use of the Codex FormArrangement and Number of Writings in the ManuscriptsThe Titles of the WritingsThe Title of the Canonical Edition 3. The Editorial ConceptThree Perspectives: Reader, Macrostructure, Traditional MaterialImplied AuthorshipThe Selection of AuthorsThe Title of the EditionNomina SacraCodex 4. A Note to the Readers of the Canonical EditionActs of the Apostles2 Timothy2 PeterGospel According to John 5. OutlookModern EditionsThe Readership of the Canonical Edition NotesBibliographyIndex of Manuscripts and Ancient Sources

Trobisch has presented a fascinating proposal that deserves a hearing in the academy and the church.