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"This work explains how the writings of the early Church emerged from communities which defined themselves in Judaic terms even as they professed faith in Christ. It shows, by examining a variety of texts, how the major figures of the New Testament reflect distinctly Judaic practices and beliefs, so that the early movement centred on Jesus can be seen as ""Christian Judaism"". Only with the Epistle to the Hebrews did the profile of a new and distinct Christian religion emerge."

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'Such emphasis on community rather than individual religion, and on the pervasiveness of Jewish attitudes, is of great value.' - Church Times 'An excellent volume by two very well respected scholars.' - Deborah Sawyer, Lancaster University, UK 'Well written and compellingly argued, this book deserves a hearing within the Jewish-Christian dialogue.' - International Review of Biblical Studies 'This is an important, well-conceived book ... the work lends itself to study and stimulating discussion by senior undergraduates as much as by senior academics.' - Markus Bockmuehl, Theological Book Review 'This work is to be commended for providing important insights into the dynamics of early Christianity in relation to the Judaisms of the first century ... It has provided a fresh look at how we can read the New Testament in relation to the diverse Judaisms of the first century.' - Helen Fry, Reviews in Religion & Theology

This study by two well-established scholars explores a fresh approach to Christian origins. <br>-Regina A. Boisclair, Journal of Ecumenical Studies <br> The value of this work lies in the step-by-step comparison and contrast of various responses to critical issues common to nearly all Jewish communities...The approach of this book, while introductory in nature, points the way to the future study of the NT documents. <br>- Review of Biblical Literature <br> The book is designed to afflict those who are comfortable in their assumptions about Judaism, Christianity, or both...In sum, it is less an up-to-the-minute presentation of modern NT scholarship and more a book of new ideas suitable for an adventurous teacher and class, or book study group.. <br>- Religious Studies Review, Vol. 23, April 1997 For the first time, in Judaism in the New Testament, two distinguished scholars take the earliest Christians at their word and ask: If Christianity <br>

This study by two well-established scholars explores a fresh approach to Christian origins. -Regina A. Boisclair, Journal of Ecumenical Studies The value of this work lies in the step-by-step comparison and contrast of various responses to critical issues common to nearly all Jewish communities...The approach of this book, while introductory in nature, points the way to the future study of the NT documents. - Review of Biblical Literature The book is designed to afflict those who are comfortable in their assumptions about Judaism, Christianity, or both...In sum, it is less an up-to-the-minute presentation of modern NT scholarship and more a book of new ideas suitable for an adventurous teacher and class, or book study group.. - Religious Studies Review, Vol. 23, April 1997 For the first time, in Judaism in the New Testament, two distinguished scholars take the earliest Christians at their word and ask: If Christianity

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Bruce Chilton is Bernard Iddings Bell Professor of Religion at Bard College, New York. He has taught and written extensively on early Christianity and Judaism and the historical Jesus., Jacob Neusner has published more than 550 books and is an expert on the history of Judaism. He is Distinguished Research Professor of Religious Studies at the University of South Florida and Visiting Professor of Religion at Bard College. He is also a member of the Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, and a life member of Clare Hall, Cambridge.

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