We are delighted to announce that the second printing of Ancient Christians: An Introduction for Latter-day Saints has now arrived and is available at booksellers, including Amazon.com. The first print run was sold out within only a few weeks of arriving at booksellers. The kindle version of this book has also sold very well (available for only $9.99), but it seems clear that for many the gorgeous artwork makes this a book worth owning in print.
“Ancient Christians helps Latter-day Saint readers orient themselves in an early religious world that has remained mostly unknown to many of us. I am not surprised by the volume’s warm reception—we are excited to offer a second printing.” –Maxwell Institute executive director Spencer Fluhman
We are delighted at how well the book has been received, and how much media attention it has garnered. Here are a few snippets and some links to podcasts and longer reviews:
Reviews and Media Coverage for Ancient Christians: An Introduction for Latter-day Saints
Ben Spackman, “Ancient Christians: An Introduction for Latter-day Saints— A Brief Review.”: https://benspackman.com/2022/11/ancientchristians/
Michael Austin, “Not Your Parents’ Apostasy and Restoration: A Review of Ancient Christians: An Introduction for Latter-day Saints.” By Common Consent (11.19.2022): https://bycommonconsent.com/2022/11/19/not-your-parents-apostasy-and-restoration-a-review-of-iancient-christians-an-introduction-for-latter-day-saints-i/
Katie Ludlow Rich, brief review with link to above: https://exponentii.org/blog/ancient-christians-an-introduction-for-latter-day-saints/
Chad Nielsen, Times and Seasons (11.28.2022): https://www.timesandseasons.org/index.php/2022/11/ancient-christians-an-introduction-for-latter-day-saints/
Conor Hilton, Association of Mormon Letters (12.11.2022): https://www.associationmormonletters.org/reviews/current-reviews/combs-et-al-ancient-christians-an-introduction-for-latter-day-saints-reviewed-by-conor-hilton/
Jana Riess, “6 Ideas for Mormons Studying the New Testament this Year.” Flunking Sainthood, Religious News Service (1.5.2023): https://religionnews.com/2023/01/05/6-ideas-for-mormons-studying-the-new-testament-this-year/
Heide Toth, “Ancient Christians—They’re Just Like Us.” Exponent II (1.13.2023): https://exponentii.org/blog/guest-post-ancient-christians/
Isaac Richards, “Review of Ancient Christians: An Introduction for Latter-day Saints.” Humanities Center 2.6.2023: https://humanitiescenter.byu.edu/review-of-ancient-christians-an-introduction-for-latter-day-saints/
Chad Nielsen, “How Was the New Testament Canonized?” 2.16.2023 (Review of Thom Wayment’s chapter): https://www.fromthedesk.org/canonization-new-testament-thomas-wayment/ ; see also: https://www.timesandseasons.org/index.php/2023/02/thomas-wayment-on-new-testament-canonization/
Media Coverage
Jason Combs, “5 Things Latter-day Saints should know about ancient Christians.” LDSLiving 12.14.2022: https://www.ldsliving.com/5-things-latter-day-saints-should-know-about-ancient-christians/s/11211
Peggy Fletcher Stack, “‘The Great Apostasy’? What Latter-day Saints get Wrong about Early Christians.” Salt Lake Tribune 1.22.2023, UTAH A9: https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2023/01/23/what-latter-day-saints-get-wrong/
Tennie Davis, “Introducing Early Christians to modern Latter-day Saints.” The Daily University 2.6.2023: https://universe.byu.edu/2023/02/06/introducing-early-christians-to-modern-latter-day-saints/
Podcasts
Y Religion with Jason Combs (12.2022): https://rsc.byu.edu/media/y-religion/70
Inside Sources with Boyd Matheson (12.15.2022): https://omny.fm/shows/inside-sources-with-boyd-matheson/exploring-the-world-of-ancient-christianity-with-m
Mormon Land with Ariel Bybee Laughton (1.18.2023): https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2023/01/18/mormon-land-could-return-ancient/
Faith Matters with Kristian Heal (1.22.2023): https://faithmatters.org/how-are-we-like-the-ancient-christians-a-conversation-with-kristian-heal/
Dialogue Book Report #21 (2.15.2022) @ 34:30: https://www.dialoguejournal.com/podcasts/dialogue-book-report-21-mormon-book-roundup-february-2023/