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Finding the Roots of Christianity
Luke Painter
其他書名
A Spiritual and Historical Journey
出版Wipf and Stock Publishers, 2017-06-05
主題Religion / Christianity / HistoryReligion / Christian Church / HistoryReligion / Christian Theology / History
ISBN15326103009781532610301
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=xklBDwAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋Finding the Roots of Christianity is for people who are curious about the historical Jesus, his followers, and the movement they began. Who were they, and how was their message understood by those who heard them? Where did the New Testament of the Bible come from? In a personal, thoughtful style, Luke Painter brings into focus the life and times of the Jewish prophet Jesus of Nazareth, bridging the gap between personal study of the Bible and academic scholarship. Sources outside the Bible, including the ancient historian Josephus and recently discovered "lost scriptures" such as the Dead Sea Scrolls, reveal the diversity of early Christian beliefs. Roman religious beliefs influenced how the Christian message was understood during the transition from Jewish sects to the official religion of the Roman Empire. Clear and concise, and based on careful historical research, this book guides the reader through what is known about the earliest origins of Christianity as well as recent discoveries and debates. The author's personal journey of faith and passionate interest in the people behind the New Testament enliven the facts of history, illuminating their meaning for their own time as well as today.