{"title":"Brandon Scott","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by \u003cem\u003eBrandon Scott\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished author whose contributions to the field of Religion \u0026amp; Spirituality have sparked insightful conversations and debates. Brandon Scott's books are a treasure trove of knowledge for those interested in exploring religious history and the nuanced developments of early Christian thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is \u003cstrong\u003eAfter Jesus, Before Christianity\u003c\/strong\u003e, an illuminating exploration that delves into the formative years of Christianity that are often overshadowed by the towering figures of Jesus and the apostles. Scott, along with his co-authors, provides a fresh perspective on this crucial period, encouraging readers to reconsider traditional narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith clarity and depth, Brandon Scott's writings invite readers to engage with complex theological ideas in an accessible manner. His scholarly yet approachable style makes his books essential reading for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of religious evolution and spirituality. Whether you are a student of theology or simply curious about the subject, this collection offers invaluable insights from a respected voice in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Brandon Scott's works and discover a unique perspective on the intersections of faith, history, and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"after-jesus-before-christianity-by-the-westar-institute-9780063062153","title":"After Jesus, Before Christianity","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChristianity 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?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConsidering these questions, three Bible scholars from the Westar Institute summarise the work of the Christianity Seminar and its efforts to offer a new way of thinking about Christianity and its roots. Synthesising the institute’s most recent scholarship—bringing together the many archaeological and textual discoveries over the last twenty years—they have found:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThere were multiple Jesus movements, not a singular one, before the fourth century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThere was nothing called Christianity until the third century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThere was much more flexibility and diversity within Jesus’s movement before it became centralised in Rome, not only regarding the Bible and religious doctrine, but also understandings of gender, sexuality and morality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExciting and revolutionary, \u003cem\u003eAfter Jesus, Before Christianity\u003c\/em\u003e provides fresh insights into the real history behind how the Jesus movement became Christianity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAfter Jesus, Before Christianity\u003c\/em\u003e includes more than a dozen black-and-white images throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362506653932,"sku":"9780063062153","price":47.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11825633482210.jpg?v=1772885216"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/brandon-scott.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}