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After Jesus Before Christianity: A Historical Exploration of the First Two Centuries of Jesus Movements

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Book Synopsis: From the creative minds of the scholarly group behind the groundbreaking Jesus Seminar comes this provocative and eye-opening look at the roots of Christianity that offers a thoughtful reconsideration of the first two centuries of the Jesus movement, transforming our understanding of the religion and its early dissemination.

Christianity has endured for more than two millennia and is practiced by billions worldwide today. Yet that longevity has created difficulties for scholars tracing the religion's roots, distorting much of the historical investigation into the first two centuries of the Jesus movement. But what if Christianity died in the fourth or fifth centuries after it began? How would that change how historians see and understand its first two hundred years?

Considering these questions, three Bible scholars from the Westar Institute summarize the work of the Christianity Seminar and its efforts to offer a new way of thinking about Christianity and its roots. Synthesizing the institute's most recent scholarship—bringing together the many archaeological and textual discoveries over the last twenty years—they have found:

There were multiple Jesus movements, not a singular one, before the fourth century
There was nothing called Christianity until the third century
There was much more flexibility and diversity within Jesus's movement before it became centralized in Rome, not only regarding the Bible and religious doctrine, but also understandings of gender, sexuality and morality.

Exciting and revolutionary, After Jesus Before Christianity provides fresh insights into the real history behind how the Jesus movement became Christianity.

After Jesus Before Christianity includes more than a dozen black-and-white images throughout.

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Unlock the secrets of Christianity's early beginnings with "After Jesus Before Christianity: A Historical Exploration of the First Two Centuries of Jesus Movements". This groundbreaking book, brought to you by the distinguished scholars of the Jesus Seminar, is set to transform your understanding of the religion and its roots. Through their thought-provoking research, they offer a fresh perspective on the Jesus movement, challenging traditional narratives and shedding new light on its early dissemination.

For centuries, scholars have grappled with unraveling the origins of Christianity, but "After Jesus Before Christianity" presents a bold alternative. Imagine if Christianity had disappeared after its first few centuries. How would this change our perception of its initial development? By posing these provocative questions, the Bible scholars of the Westar Institute provide a captivating exploration of Christianity's complex history.

Here's the revelation: there were not one, but multiple Jesus movements before the fourth century. The notion of a singular entity known as Christianity did not emerge until the third century. This revolutionary insight reshapes our understanding of Christianity's early years. The book unveils a diverse landscape within Jesus's movement, encompassing contrasting biblical interpretations, religious doctrines, and even attitudes towards gender, sexuality, and morality.

Prepare to challenge your preconceived notions as "After Jesus Before Christianity" offers an exhilarating journey into the past. Delve into the latest archaeological and textual discoveries spanning the past two decades, meticulously synthesized by the scholars from the Christianity Seminar. These groundbreaking findings provide a fresh perspective on the evolution of the Jesus movement into what we recognize as Christianity today.

Immerse yourself in a new era of historical exploration with "After Jesus Before Christianity". Be captivated by over a dozen black-and-white images enriching your understanding of this transformative period. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain unparalleled insights into the real history behind Christianity. Get your hands on this revolutionary book now!

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