On the True Doctrine: A Discourse Against the Christians
"[An] important contribution to the wealth of patristic texts scholars are making available to English readers....Published and arranged in such a way that readers can get a fairly clear and coherent picture of Celsus' argument."--Review and Expositor"An excellent synopsis of the intellectual attack on Christianity by Roman paganism....Should spark lively discussion."--Edward M. Anson, University of Arkansas, Little Rock"A fresh attempt to solve an old scholarly problem: to present the 'True Celsus,' in this case in a contemporary English version with up-to-date introduction and notes....The resultant text is readable."--Anglican Theological Review"A lucid translation of one of the most fascinating pieces of literature left to us from the second century."--Frank Thielman, Beeson Divinity School, Samford University"The first complete translation of Christianity's most ardent second-century critic....Highly readable."--Free Inquiry"A great contribution to scholarship in the study of early Christianity.  The general introduction is worth the price of the book, and to have this new translation of the ancient work of Celsus is most useful and valuable."--J. William Angell, Wake Forest University"Every serious student of early Christianity should give attention to Celsus....A first-rate publication with excellent, comprehensive introduction and notes."--Sterling M. McMurrin, University of Utah"I am very pleased with the convenience of this edition and [with] Professor Hoffmann's valuable general introduction, which so effectively summarizes and reviews key historical issues."--Harry Rosenberg, Colorado State University"Not only a very useful and readable text but also a clear and informative introduction.  This book is a first priority for theological libraries and for all working in this area of patristic studies."--Southwestern Journal of Theology"Fills the gap of a long-needed and -desired English translation.... Establish[es] a solid base for the understanding of Celsus' polemic....Even the most experienced will find ample food for thought in this work."--Favonius