The Jewish Teachers of Jesus, James, and Jude: What Earliest Christianity Learned from the Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha By David A. deSilva

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The Jewish Teachers of Jesus, James, and Jude: What Earliest Christianity Learned from the Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha By David A. deSilva

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This book explores the significant influence of ancient Jewish writings, specifically the Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha, on the teachings and mission of Jesus and his half-brothers, James and Jude. By examining these texts, David A. deSilva bridges the gap between Jesus’ Jewish roots and the development of early Christianity. The book sheds light on how Jesus’ message was shaped by the Judaism of the Second Temple Period, providing a deeper understanding of the historical context of early Christianity.