Jesus, Paul, and the early church
Book Description
This comprehensive collection brings together seventeen scholarly essays that illuminate the foundational figures and formative experiences of early Christianity. Eckhard J. Schnabel draws from decades of research to examine the lived realities of Jesus, Paul, John, and the emerging Christian communities, offering readers a deeper understanding of how faith took shape in its earliest expressions.
The volume explores pivotal moments and practices that defined the early church, from Jesus' profound silence during his trial to the complex dynamics of Paul's missionary work and ethical teachings. Schnabel investigates how early Christians navigated their identity and mission in a diverse religious landscape, including encounters with foreign deities in Athens and the challenges of persecution that tested their convictions.
Readers will discover fresh perspectives on familiar biblical passages, such as Romans 12:1, while exploring lesser-known aspects of early Christian life, including the role of baptism, the significance of music and singing in worship, and the theological insights found in Revelation. Each essay combines rigorous historical analysis with attention to the human experiences that shaped these transformative religious movements.
For those seeking to understand the roots of Christian spirituality and the practical realities faced by its earliest practitioners, this collection offers valuable insights into how faith communities developed their distinctive practices, ethics, and sense of purpose during Christianity's formative centuries.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Long (> 400 pages) (~17 hours)
📄 Length: 609 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Biography
- ✓ Explore Church history
- ✓ Explore Public life
- ✓ Explore Jesus christ, biography
- ✓ Explore Paul, the apostle, saint
- ✓ Explore Gentiles in the New Testament
- ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
- ✓ Explore Bible, criticism, interpretation, etc., n. t.
