{"title":"Hal Taussig","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the insightful works of \u003cem\u003eHal Taussig\u003c\/em\u003e, a remarkable author renowned for his profound contributions to the understanding of early Christianity. His writings delve into the intricate tapestry of religious thought and history, making them indispensable reads for those interested in \u003cstrong\u003eReligion \u0026amp; Spirituality\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHal Taussig is celebrated for shedding light on the lesser-known periods and perspectives of early Christian communities. In his notable book, \u003cem\u003eAfter Jesus, Before Christianity\u003c\/em\u003e, he explores the formative years immediately following the life of Jesus, offering a fresh perspective on how Christianity began to take shape. This work, among others, invites readers to reconsider traditional narratives and engage deeply with historical contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a seasoned theologian or a curious reader intrigued by the origins of religious movements, Hal Taussig's writings provide an enriching experience. His approachable style and scholarly depth make complex themes accessible while prompting thoughtful reflection on the nature of belief and history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Hal Taussig’s collection to discover the compelling stories and insights that illuminate early Christian history like never before.\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\/hal-taussig.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}