Origins of Christianity and the New Testament

Rebecca I. Denova's The Origins of Christianity and the New Testament explores how the first followers of Jesus came to their faith, how their sacred texts developed into the New Testament, and how their movement became the religion of Christianity. It provides readers with the historical context of the gospels, Acts of the Apostles, Book of Revelation, letters of Paul, and other foundational New Testament documents. It approaches the subject from the multidisciplinary perspective of Religious Studies and addresses topics such as the ethnic and religious background of "Jesus the Jew," the New Testaments different portraits of Jesus, the genesis of Christian concepts, Paul the Apostles contributions to Christian dogma, how ancient Judaism, Greco-Roman culture, and early philosophy were incorporated into the Christian tradition, and more. It is an excellent textbook for undergraduate and graduate courses in the study of ancient Christianity and lay readers with interest in tracing the roots of the Christian faith.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 288 pages
\n Publication date: 12 July 2021
\n Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
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In her comprehensive work, "The Origins of Christianity and the New Testament," renowned scholar Rebecca I. Denova delves into the intricate journey of the earliest followers of Jesus, exploring the origins of their faith, the evolution of their sacred texts into the New Testament, and the subsequent transformation of their movement into the religion of Christianity. This accessible volume offers a comprehensive examination of the concepts, beliefs, issues, and events that shaped the development of institutional Christianity. It provides readers with a historical context for the gospels of Mark, Matthew, Luke, and John, the Acts of the Apostles, the Book of Revelation, the letters of Paul, and other foundational New Testament documents.

Approaching the subject from the multidisciplinary perspective of Religious Studies, the author addresses a wide range of topics. These include the ethnic and religious background of "Jesus the Jew," the diverse portrayals of Jesus in the New Testament, the genesis of Christian concepts such as the divine incarnation and the "second coming" of Jesus, the significant contributions of Paul the Apostle to Christian dogma, the integration of ancient Judaism, Greco-Roman culture, and early philosophy into the Christian tradition, and much more.

To enhance the reader's understanding, "The Origins of Christianity and the New Testament" is accompanied by numerous valuable features. These include maps, timelines, figures depicting archaeological sites, a brief history of ancient Judaism, and pedagogical elements designed to facilitate learning. Whether used as a textbook for undergraduate and graduate courses in the study of ancient Christianity or as a resource for lay readers interested in tracing the roots of the Christian faith, this comprehensive work is an invaluable resource.

\n Weight: 572g\n
Dimension: 179 x 254 x 18 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781119759621\n \n