The Origins of Christianity and the New Testament

ISBN-13: 9781119759621 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 288 str.

Rebecca I. Denova

Spis treści

Acknowledgments viiPreface ixI Studying the Historical Jesus 1II The History of Israel 17Excursus I Introduction to the Gospels 45III The Gospel of Mark (The Apocalyptic Jesus) 51IV The Gospel of Matthew ("The New Moses") 71V The Gospel of Luke (The Compassionate Jesus) 93VI The Acts of the Apostles 109VII The Gospel of John ("The Stranger from Heaven") 129Excursus II Historical Anomalies in the Trial(s) and Crucifixion in the Gospels 143Excursus III Jesus and Women in the Gospels 153VIII Paul, the "Apostle to the Gentiles" 161IX Paul and the First Christians 181Excursus IV Women in the Pauline Communities 197X Other New Testament Documents 201XI The Book of Revelation 213Epilog 231Excursus V The Legacy of Jewish-Christian Relations 235Glossary 239Index 259

O autorze

REBECCA I. DENOVA is Senior Lecturer Emeritus in the Early History of Christianity at the University of Pittsburgh, where she has taught in the Department of Religious Studies for more than 25 years. Her area of expertise is in the historical exploration of the origins of Christianity within Hellenistic Judaism.Dr Denova has travelled widely in the Mediterranean Basin, exploring archaeological sites as part of her research of the ancient world. She is the author of several books including Greek and Roman Religions.