{"product_id":"from-jesus-to-the-church-the-first-christian-generation-paperback","title":"From Jesus to the Church: The First Christian Generation - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCraig a. Evans\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid Jesus intend to start a new religion--or was Christianity simply born from conflict?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDid Jesus intend to found a church separate from Judaism? Who were the very first followers of Jesus? And how did a clash between two families--the family of Jesus on one hand and the family of high priest Annas and their aristocratic allies on the other--eventually lead to the formation of Christianity?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest-selling author Craig A. Evans looks at how a tumultuous chain of events from 30-70 CE--beginning with Jesus's entry into Jerusalem and subsequent crucifixion and ending with the destruction of the temple--led to the separation between the followers of Jesus and other Jews. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTopics include the following: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003ethe ways in which Jesus's proclamation of the \"Kingdom of God\" relate to the Christian Church\u003cli\u003ethe role of James, brother of Jesus, in the new movement in Jerusalem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe tension between James and Paul in the matter of law and works\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe conflict between the families and followers of Jesus and those of the high priest Annas before the destruction of the temple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe aftermath of the Jewish rebellion, whereby the Church moved away from its Jewish roots. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA power struggle between Jesus's family and the ruling priestly elite set the stage for one of history's most pivotal religious shifts. Best-selling author Craig A. Evans unpacks the dramatic events between 30-70 CE--from Jesus's crucifixion to the temple's destruction--that led to the split between his followers and Judaism. With fresh insights on key figures like James, Paul, and the high priest Annas, this fascinating study explores the early Church's origins and the forces that shaped its future. A must-read for anyone interested in the historical Jesus and the roots of Christianity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.47 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 01, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47647374278877,"sku":"9780664269425","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/HSprp5UxqU9780664269425.webp?v=1773878358","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/from-jesus-to-the-church-the-first-christian-generation-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}