Die ersten 100 Jahre des Christentums 30-130 n. Chr.

From an inner-Jewish renewal movement to an independent religion Within only 100 years, early Christianity developed from an inner-Jewish renewal movement to a universally active new and independent religion. Udo Schnelle traces the development of Christianity historically and asks about the political-cultural framework conditions, the main protagonists and the theological concepts underlying this extraordinary history of development. In the process, it becomes apparent that early Christianity was not a world-weary, rather primitive apocalyptic micro- and fringe group, but a consciously expanding and argumentative movement with a high level of education and reflection. The early Christians emerged as a creative literary and thought movement. No religious figure before or since was so quickly and comprehensively literalised and imbued with thought as Jesus Christ. Udo Schnelle has drawn a comprehensive outline of the history of early Christianity. Anyone who wants to learn more about the environment of the first Christians should get this book. Ideal for exam preparation and as literature for proseminar papers.