Tomas Bokedal Bücher

Scripture is a beautiful mosaic of Christ. The earliest Christians expressed their faith with creativity through symbols and summaries. In Christ the Center, Tomas Bokedal explores the relationship of the rule of faith, nomina sacra, and numerical patterns with Scripture. The nomina sacra--scribal reverence for divine names within Scripture--display remarkable intentionality and theological reflection. The nomina sacra in turn directed the emerging rule of faith. These scribal practices reveal early devotional and theological preoccupation and guided the text's shape and interpretation in the early centuries after Christ. Christ the Center showcases early Christian reverence for Scripture--and especially for the One of whom Scripture speaks.

Focusing on the second-century Scriptures, this book delves into the origins of the first Bible, examining the formation of the New Testament canon. It investigates various aspects, including textual interpretation, rituals, and paratextual elements, while also considering their influence on Roman and Medieval literary cultures. The exploration highlights the broader implications of these early Christian texts in shaping religious and cultural narratives.