Writing Quote by Bart D. Ehrman
““we have no writings from them, or writings of any kind, in fact, from the first two decades of the Christian movement.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Lost Christianities, Bart D. Ehrman, 2003
Early Christian history lacks contemporary documents, making reconstruction difficult.
In simple terms: We have no early Christian writings.
Recognize gaps and seek indirect evidence.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- academic research
- archaeology
- theology
- textual analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternative sources can illuminate this period?
- How does this affect modern faith claims?
Absence of sources limits certainty about early doctrines.