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In the Shadow of the Temple: Jewish Influences on Early Christianity,Used
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Oskar Skarsaune makes a fresh contribution to our understanding of the development of the early church in its practice (e.g., worship, baptism and Eucharist) and doctrine (e.g., Scripture, Christology, pneumatology). This book offers the new perspective that Christians were in ongoing and deep conversation with Jews during the early centuries leading up to Constantine. The common perception of a drastic 'parting of the ways' after the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 A.D. has tended to distort our understanding of the succeeding decades and centuries of Jewish and Christian history. Notwithstanding the fact that there were points of bitterness and strife, the relationship is better viewed as that of a younger and older sibling. There is much evidence of interaction between the early Christians and rabbinic Judaism, both at the level of leadership and laypeople, and this left its impression on the church. Skarsaune gives us numerous fascinating episodic and topical glimpses into this untold story.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'In the Shadow of the Temple'? A: The main theme of 'In the Shadow of the Temple' is the exploration of the interactions between early Christians and Jews, emphasizing how their relationship influenced the development of early Christian practices and doctrines.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'In the Shadow of the Temple' is Oskar Skarsaune, a scholar known for his contributions to understanding the historical context of early Christianity.
- Q: What topics are covered in this book? A: This book covers various topics, including worship practices, baptism, Eucharist, Scripture interpretation, Christology, and pneumatology, reflecting the ongoing dialogue between early Christians and Judaism.
- Q: When was 'In the Shadow of the Temple' published? A: 'In the Shadow of the Temple' was published on October 28, 2008.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: 'In the Shadow of the Temple' has a total of 455 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The binding type of 'In the Shadow of the Temple' is paperback.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'In the Shadow of the Temple' is suitable for academic study as it provides a scholarly examination of the relationship between early Jews and Christians, making it valuable for students and researchers in religious studies.
- Q: Does this book include any illustrations or images? A: The book does not specifically mention any illustrations or images; it primarily focuses on text-based content.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: 'In the Shadow of the Temple' is available in its first edition.
- Q: What condition is the book in when purchased? A: The book is in new condition when purchased.