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1 - The New Testament

The First to the Early Second Century

from Part I - To 900 ce

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 October 2024

By
Matthew V. Novenson
Edited by
Edward Kessler  and
Neil Wenborn
Edward Kessler
Affiliation:
University of Cambridge
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Summary

This chapter shows the Jewish context of the New Testament and discusses the implications of the fact that while these writings are primarily Jewish, they have become Christian scripture. The documents highlight continuities and discontinuities between Judaism and Christianity, including themes found throughout the Documentary History, such as covenant and the identity of the people of Israel.

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JesusPaulNew TestamentOld Testament
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A Documentary History of Jewish–Christian Relations
From Antiquity to the Present Day
 , pp. 17 - 64
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2024

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