E. P. Sanders

Jewish Life and Thought among Greeks and Romans

World Religions

“It is an excellent idea to make this material available to a broad audience. The editor are scholars of immense learning, and there could be no one better for this task.”

Pharisees, Scribes, and Sadducees in Palestinian Society

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“The best single book on the Pharisees, scribes, and Sadducees.”

The Real Jesus

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“These elegant and humane essays will enlighten everyone interested in Jesus, the world in which he lived, and the modern efforts to portray him.”

The Rise of Christian Beliefs

Theology

“Professor Räisänen unveils a penetrating and persuasive discussion of the origin and developments of the main features of early Christian thought. He deftly connects topics that appear in the New Testament with subsequent Christian (and non–Christian) theologizing. Long, deep, and careful consideration governs the whole, and perceptive insights adorn every page. All students of early Christian thinking, from novice to senior scholar, will find this work challenging and illuminating.”