Bandits, Prophets, and Messiahs: Popular Movements at the Time of Jesus
"One cannot understand Primitive Christianity without the background of Jewish Culture emerging from the isms and schisms of the time. This book should open the door to a better understanding of ministry and mission emerging from Gabbatha, Golgotha and Gethsemane." —Raymond B. Knudsen, Editor, The Counselor, May 30, 1999 (Raymond B. KnudsenProfessional Counselor)"Overall, this book was important when it first appeared. It is well-written and engaging and still has much to teach students and scholars today." (Adam L. Porter, Duke University, reviewing for Review of Biblical Literature, November 1999Review of Biblical Literature)"One cannot understand Primitive Christianity without the background of Jewish Culture emerging from the isms and schisms of the time. This book should open the door to a better understanding of ministry and mission emerging from Gabbatha, Golgotha and Gethsemane." —Raymond B. Knudsen, Editor, The Counselor, May 30, 1999 (Sanford LakoffProfessional Counselor)"Overall, this book was important when it first appeared. It is well-written and engaging and still has much to teach students and scholars today." (Sanford LakoffReview of Biblical Literature)