Table of Contents
Introduction / John M. Court -- Palestinian Judaism in the first century / Philip F. Esler -- Diaspora Judaism / John M.G. Barclay -- The Essenes / Charlotte Hempel -- An analysis of recent 'Historical Jesus' studies / Donald A. Hagner -- Diversity in Paul / James D.G. Dunn -- The early church / Thomas O'Loughlin -- Greek religion in the Roman empire : diversities, convergences, uncertainties / Graham Anderson -- Gnosticism / Robert McL. Wilson -- Mithraism among the mysteries / John M. Court.