This major work draws on current archaeological and textual research to trace the spread of Christianity in the first millennium. William Tabbernee, an internat

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Early Christian World presents an exhaustive, erudite and lavishly illustrated treatment of how the small movement which formed around Jesus in Galilee became t

This is a uniquely well-informed and comprehensive guide to the world of religion in the Graeco-Roman environment of early Christianity. Drawing on the most up-

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