Jesus & the Rise of Early Christianity: A History of New Testament Times
by Paul Barnett
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by Paul Barnett has already been called a worthy sequel to F. F. Bruce's efforts to write a history of the New Testament period.Tags
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NO OF PAGES: 448 SUB CAT I: History SUB CAT II: Jewish - Christian Relations SUB CAT III: First Century Judaism DESCRIPTION: This book is a comprehensive, critical, readable and perceptive presentation of the life and ministry of Christ and the following apostolic age. Rooted in the primary sources, it bids well to become the standard account of the beginnings of Christianity.NOTES: SUBTITLE: A History of New Testament Times
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- Paul of Tarsus (Saint, Apostle, born Saul); Jesus Christ
- Dedication
- For
Diane Nicolios
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Evonne Paddison,
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- [Preface] Several goals were in mind when I set out to write this book.
The small volume of literature called the New Testament is simultaneously theology, religion and history.
[Epilogue] It is now time to reflect briefly upon our survey of the era of the New Testament. - Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)[Preface] The maps were prepared by my daughter-in-law Jane Barnett, to whom I am deeply grateful.
(Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)That, however, is another history, with new chapters beginning even as we finish reading John's Apocalypse.
(Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)[Epilogue] Rootless theology easily becomes myth to the readers, and this is the last thing the writers of the New Testament intended.
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