Christ and the Synagogue (Paperback)

Idioma: inglés

Editorial: Colloquium Verlag, 2025

9798232117047

  • Tapa blanda
  • Nuevo
Ver todos los detalles

Librería: CitiRetail, Stevenage, Reino UnidoCitiRetail

Vendedor de 5 estrellas

Vendedor de IberLibro desde 29 de junio de 2022

Tapa blanda

Condición: Nuevo

EUR 24,05

Envío por EUR 44,35 
Se envía de Reino Unido a Estados Unidos de America

Cantidad disponible: 1 disponible

Añadir al carrito
Devoluciones gratuitas de 30 días

Descripción del artículo del vendedor

Paperback. Christianity wasn't born in a vacuum. It emerged from the rich soil of Judaism, a movement founded by Jews who believed that Jesus of Nazareth was the promised Messiah. Yet within just a few generations, this Jewish sect transformed into something dramatically different - a predominantly Gentile religion with new practices, beliefs, and institutions. How did this remarkable transformation occur? Why did followers of a Jewish teacher eventually separate from the very tradition that gave them birth?This groundbreaking book takes readers on a fascinating journey through one of history's most significant religious developments. With vivid storytelling and scholarly insight, it explores the complex, often turbulent process by which Christianity gradually separated from its Jewish matrix.You'll discover how the earliest Christian communities navigated challenging questions: Should Gentile converts be circumcised? Could Christians eat with their pagan neighbors? How should ancient Hebrew scriptures be interpreted in light of Jesus? As these debates unfolded across the Roman Empire, from Jerusalem to Rome, from Antioch to Alexandria, they shaped the distinctive features of what would become Christianity.Drawing on the latest archaeological discoveries and textual analysis, the book examines crucial turning points in this developing relationship - the Jerusalem Council's watershed decision on Gentile inclusion, the traumatic destruction of the Temple in 70 CE, the emergence of rival interpretations of Jewish scripture, and Constantine's dramatic conversion that transformed Christianity from persecuted sect to imperial religion.But this isn't just ancient history. The book reveals how these formative tensions continue to influence Christian theology, Jewish-Christian relations, and Western civilization itself. It challenges simplistic narratives of Christianity as either a straightforward fulfillment or rejection of Judaism, instead uncovering a more nuanced story of both continuity and innovation.Perfect for readers of Diarmaid MacCulloch's "Christianity: The First Three Thousand Years," Elaine Pagels' "The Gnostic Gospels," and Bart Ehrman's historical works, this compelling narrative will appeal to anyone interested in the origins of Christianity, the development of Judaism, or how religious traditions evolve through both preservation and transformation. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

N° de ref. del artículo 9798232117047

Título
Christ and the Synagogue (Paperback)
Autor
Jordan Freeman
Editorial
Colloquium Verlag
Año de publicación
2025
Estado
new
Encuadernación
Paperback
Idioma
inglés
ISBN 13
9798232117047

CitiRetail

Stevenage, Reino Unido

Vendedor de 5 estrellas

Vendedor de IberLibro desde 29 de junio de 2022

Tarifas de envío de Reino Unido a Estados Unidos de America

ArtículoDe 7 a 14 días hábilesDe 7 a 60 días hábiles
Primer artículoEUR 44,35EUR 44,35
Los plazos de entrega los establecen los vendedores y varían según el transportista y la ubicación. Los pedidos que pasan por la aduana pueden sufrir retrasos y los compradores son responsables de los aranceles o tarifas asociadas. Los vendedores pueden ponerse en contacto con usted en relación con cargos adicionales para cubrir cualquier aumento en los costes de envío de los artículos.

Métodos de pago

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Carte Bleue
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay

Descripción de la tienda

Online business

Información empresarial del vendedor

ABC BOOKS LIMITED

10 John Street
London, Reino Unido WC1N 2EB