Jesus Followers in the Roman Empire

Professor Paul Duff offers an accessible and informed account of Christian origins, beginning with the teaching of Jesus and moving to the end of the first century. Duff's narrative shows how the rural Jewish movement led by Jesus developed into a largely non-Jewish phenomenon permeating urban centers of the Roman Empire. Paying special attention to social, cultural and religious contexts, this book helps readers cultivate a deeper understanding of the identity, beliefs and practices of early Christ-believers.