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 some links to podcasts, reviews and media coverage for Ancient Christians: An Introduction for 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

Faith Matters with Kristian Heal (1.22.2023): https://faithmatters.org/how-are-we-like-the-ancient-christians-a-conversation-with-kristian-heal/

Wayfare Podcast with Jason Combs (3.12.2023): https://www.wayfaremagazine.org/p/meet-the-early-day-saints-episode#details

Wayfare Podcast with Kristian Heal (3.19.2023): https://www.wayfaremagazine.org/p/meet-the-early-day-saints-episode-fb0#details

Wayfare Podcast with Ariel Bybee Laughton (3.26.2023): https://www.wayfaremagazine.org/p/meet-the-early-day-saints-episode-d82#details

Reviews

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/ ;

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

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/

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