The Origins of Christianity
A Historical Introduction to the New Testament
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Initial publish date
- Aug 1994
- Category
- New Testament
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780198262077
- Publish Date
- Aug 1994
- List Price
- $88.50
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Description
The life and death of Jesus of Nazareth and the beginnings of the movement which venerated him are of profound religious significance to Christian believers today. However, these events are also part of our common history and have had enormous influence on the development of Western civilization, They are, therefore, legitimate subjects of historical enquiry. The historical introduction to the New Testament investigates the foundation of the new religious movement in the life of Jesus, the experiences which acted as a catalyst on missionary activity after his death, the factors which led to a separation of the movement from Judaism, and the development of the ecclesiastical structure through which Christianity has influenced subsequent secular and religious history.
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Contributor Notes
Schuyler Brown is at St Michael's College, Toronto.
Editorial Reviews
'delightful and most informative' The Advocate
'high-class and refreshing - makes me want to reead it again'. David Jenkins, Church Times