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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)