The Evolution of Early Christianity (Classic Reprint): A Genetic Study of First-Century Christianity in Relation to Its Religious Environment - Couverture souple

Case, Shirley Jackson

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1333729758 ISBN 13 : 9781333729752

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

How early Christianity grew from roots to a world-spanning movement The book argues that Christianity is best understood as a dynamic spiritual life shaped by its social and cultural surroundings, not as a fixed deposit from the start. It frames the origin story against the broader Mediterranean world and Jewish roots, showing how environment and personal leadership together formed the faith.

In clear, accessible language, this volume introduces a method for studying Christian origins and situates the rise of the church within Greek, Roman, and Jewish contexts. It highlights where Gentile influence joined the core message and what this meant for early believers.

• It treats Christianity as a developing movement, not a static essence.


• It traces how Jewish and Gentile surroundings shaped beliefs, practices, and growth.


• It surveys the Mediterranean setting and its religious currents in NT times.


• It explains the research approach and the sources used to study early Christian life.

Ideal for readers of religious history, students, and anyone seeking a structured view of how early Christianity emerged within its world.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1333729758
• ISBN 13: 9781333729752
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 398
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