Christian Origins
Jonathan Knight
(Author)
Description
In Christian Origins Jonathan Knight gives a comprehensive account of the emergence of Christianity as we know it today. Beginning with the Jewish background to Jesus and his teachings, Knight examines the different factions within Judaism at the time, ultimately identifying eschatology as the common link to Jesus' teaching. Knight presents this apocalyptic agenda as the mainstay of early Christian belief, and uses this as a lens through which to view the development of the Early Church, the writings of Paul and the further growth of the Church.
In examining the birth of Christianity Knight alights on such crucial and intriguing issues as the Synoptic Problem, the historical figure of Jesus and the authorship of the Pauline epistles. These widespread investigations lead him to an enlightening examination of Pauline ethics and the development of sacramental understanding and Christian ministry, propelling the book beyond a basic exegetical reflection to a breathtaking demonstration of the foundations of a major world faith.Product Details
Price
$46.95
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Publish Date
August 19, 2008
Pages
455
Dimensions
8.4 X 0.9 X 10.9 inches | 2.35 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780567033512
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About the Author
Jonathan Knight is Research Fellow of the Katie Wheeler Trust and Visiting Fellow in New Testament and Christian Ministry at York St John University. Previous appointments include Lecturer and Research Fellow in Biblical Studies at Sheffield University, Chaplain and Research Assistant to Stephen Sykes and Chaplain of Worcester College, Oxford. He is the author of "Jesus: An Historical and Theological Investigation "(T&T Clark, 2004), "Luke's Gospel "(Routledge, 1998) and "The Ascension of Isaiah "(Sheffield Academic Press, 1995), and editor, with Stephen Sykes and John Booty, of "The Study of Anglicanism "(SPCK, 1998).
