The First One Hundred Years of Christianity: An Introduction to Its History, Literature, and Development - Softcover

Schnelle, Udo

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1540972623 ISBN 13: 9781540972620

Publisher: Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing Group, 2026

Synopsis

Beginning as a marginal group in Galilee, the movement initiated by Jesus of Nazareth became a world religion within 100 years. Why, among various religious movements, did Christianity succeed? This major work by internationally renowned scholar Udo Schnelle traces the historical, cultural, and theological influences and developments of the early years of the Christian movement. It shows how Christianity provided an intellectual framework, a literature, and socialization among converts that led to its enduring influence. Senior New Testament scholar James Thompson offers a clear, fluent English translation of the successful German edition.

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About the Authors

Udo Schnelle (DrTheol, University of Göttingen) is professor of New Testament at the University of Halle-Wittenberg in Germany. He is the author of numerous highly acclaimed works, including Apostle Paul, Theology of the New Testament, and History and Theology of the New Testament Writings, all translated by M. Eugene Boring.

James W. Thompson (PhD, Vanderbilt University) is scholar in residence at the Graduate School of Theology at Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas. He is the editor of Restoration Quarterly and the author of numerous books, including Moral Formation according to Paul, Pastoral Ministry according to Paul, The Church according to Paul, and Hebrews in the Paideia commentary series.

Edition details

• Publisher: Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing Group
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1540972623
• ISBN 13: 9781540972620
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 686