The Gospel History and Its Transmission

by Francis Crawford Burkitt

Publisher:

T&T Clark

, 1911

Overview

Francis Crawford Burkitt believed that the canonical Gospels were an extraordinary historical resource for understanding the first 150 years of Christianity—as the character and belief of the early church was formed—but have been diminished by modern historical criticism. In 1906, Burkitt offered 10 lectures explaining their importance in this regard, and demonstrating how the traditionally Catholic view of history reflected the actual course of events more accurately.

Key Features

• Explores the history behind the Gospels
• Contains lectures on textual criticism
• Analyzes the first 150 years of Christianity

Product Details

• Title: The Gospel History and Its Transmission
• Author: F. Crawford Burkitt
• Publisher: T&T Clark
• Publication Date: 1911
• Pages: 402
• Resource Type: Topical
• Topic: Textual Criticism

About Francis Crawford Burkitt

Francis Crawford Burkitt (1864–1935) was a theologian, scholar, and Norris Professor of Divinity at the University of Cambridge. He began his academic career as a student of mathematics. His interest in the text of the New Testament led him to study Syriac manuscripts and to publish widely in the field.