In June we will publish Jonathan Knight's ambitious new book, Christian Origins, in which he introduces the beginning student to the story of the emergence of Christianity. We hope, too, that the book will also resonate with a wider audience outside academia.
Thus far the book has gathered some excellent commendations from both sides of the Atlantic:
'Jonathan Knight's Christian Origins will expand the horizons of anyone who reads it. Knight focuses on the "big picture" and provides wide-ranging coverage of the historical and cultural setting, key figures and documents, and key issues at hand. This clear, readable book will be a great stimulus to students of early Christianity - and their teachers too! A fine achievement!' - Steve Walton, Senior Lecturer in Greek and New Testament Studies, London School of Theology, UK
'Jonathan Knight has written a fast-paced and comprehensive introduction to Christian origins. His work moves from the Old Testament through to the Gnostics. While Knight certainly has his own opinions on topics he does a very able job of introducing the viewpoints of other scholars. Christian Origins could serve as a useful textbook for students, or provide an easy-to-read introduction for those interested in exploring this topic for the first time.' - Stanley Porter, President, Dean and Professor of New Testament, McMaster Divinity College, Ontario, Canada
'In Christian Origins Jonathan Knight describes the emergence of Christianity from Judaism and seeks to do justice to the character of early Christian theology. In accessible terms, he selectively but critically engages with scholarship in the Old and New Testaments, Judaism, and the history of the Church.' - Bruce Chilton, Bernard Iddings Bell Professor of Religion, Bard College, New York, USA
'This wide-ranging study of Christian origins offers a helpful introduction to the New Testament. Readers will find in this book the fruits of wide reading and a perspective on Christian origins which sets it in its wider religous context and seeks to tease out the particular characteristics which gave the religion its distinctive shape.' - Christopher Rowland, Dean Ireland Professor of the Exegesis Scripture, University of Oxford, UK.
Jonathan Knight is Visiting Fellow in New Testament and Christian Ministry at York St John University, UK, and is Research Fellow of the Katie Wheeler Trust.
Christian Origins will publish in the US in August.
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