{"title":"Erin Vearncombe","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the insightful works of \u003cstrong\u003eErin Vearncombe\u003c\/strong\u003e, an emerging voice in the field of religious studies. Known for her thoughtful exploration of early Christianity, Erin Vearncombe brings fresh perspectives to complex subjects, capturing the interest of both academics and general readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her works, \u003cem\u003eAfter Jesus, Before Christianity\u003c\/em\u003e stands out as a compelling read. This book delves into the world of Christian beginnings, providing a nuanced understanding of the early Christian communities and the diverse traditions that flourished in the years following Jesus' life. It's an illuminating resource for anyone interested in the origins of Christianity and the social and cultural transformations that shaped its early years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVearncombe's writings are perfect for readers who seek a deeper comprehension of religious history and spirituality. Her ability to present scholarly research in an accessible manner makes her books an invaluable addition to any collection on religion and spirituality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse through our collection of \u003cstrong\u003eErin Vearncombe's\u003c\/strong\u003e works and experience the rich tapestry of ideas that her research brings to light.\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\/erin-vearncombe.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}