This major work draws on current archaeological and textual research to trace the spread of Christianity in the first millennium. William Tabbernee, an internat

Examines the continuity between early Christianity and Judaism - the focus of much controversy.

This volume honors Professor Everett Ferguson of Abilene Christian University on the occasion of his sixty-fifth birthday. Reflecting the interests of the honor

Recent research has made a strong case for the view that Early Christian communities, sociologically considered, functioned as voluntary religious associations.

Examines how the early Christians manage to establish a religion and institution which, despite persecution, flourished and grew. This book discusses the emergi