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Historian, scholar of early Christianity

Paula Fredriksen

Paula Fredriksen is one of the world's leading authorities on the origins of Christianity. Born in Rhode Island and now residing in Jerusalem, she has written extensively on how Christianity emerged from its Jewish roots, including the groundbreaking books When Christians Were Jews and Paul: The Pagans’ Apostle.

Known For

Early ChristianityJewish-Christian relations in antiquityPauline studies

Books

When Christians Were Jews: The First Generation(2018)
Paul: The Pagans’ Apostle(2017)
Ancient Christianities: The First Five Hundred Years(2024)

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