This is a collection of pivotal essays by E. A. Judge, who initiated many important discussions in the establishment of social scientific criticism of the Bible

First published in 1994. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

The Social Structure of the Early Christian Communities deals with a small number of topics which, in one way or another, have long attracted the attention of s

Collection of previously published essays and lectures.

"Silly," "stupid," "irrational," "simple." "Wicked," "hateful," "obstinate," "anti-social." "Extravagant," "perverse." The Roman world rendered harsh judgments