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The book explores the interpretation of Micah's writings by early Christians from the 1st to 5th centuries CE, analyzing patristic commentaries, Gnostic receptions, and Origen's lost commentary. It examines the Septuagint's influence, liturgical uses, and connections to Christ's complaints on Good Friday, alongside rabbinic traditions about Jesus quoting Micah. The study highlights the interplay between Christian and Jewish interpretations, providing valuable insights for Biblical scholars and historians interested in the ancient reception of this Old Testament prophet.

Roukema sets out to investigate and assess the various views of Jesus in early Christianity, basing his approach on a distinction between historical and theological statements about Jesus.

This text provides an up-to-date introduction to Gnosticism as it relates to early Christianity. The author tries to make the reader familiar with the themes and ingredients of Gnosticism without going directly into where they come from.' Part 1 provides general orientation. Part 2 explores the religious and philosophical background. Part 3 contains a more detailed discussion of Gnosticism and Gnostics. Part 4 examines the relationship between 'Catholic' Christianity and Gnosticism