How Jesus Became Christian
Barrie Wilson
Re-creating the world of Jesus Christ, a provocative new study looks at how a young Jewish rabbi has been transformed into the god of a religion he would never have recognized, examining the rivalry between two points of view--one informed by the teachings of Matthew, one by the vision of Paul--in a study that reveals the differences between Christianity and Judaism, as well as the origins of one of the world's great religions.
Award History
0 wins · 1 total
| Award | Year | Result | Category / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cundill History PrizeMajor | 2008 | Longlist | Secondary source |
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- Jesus62%
02 Central places
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03 Suggested argument
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The study argues that early rival viewpoints—Matthew’s teachings and Paul’s vision—drove the transformation of Jesus from a young Jewish rabbi into the god of a religion he would not recognize.
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