Birger Gerhardsson Books

The book delves into the preservation and transmission of Jewish sacred traditions by rabbis in the early Christian centuries. It highlights the interplay between these traditions and the development of early Christianity, offering insights into how understanding Rabbinic Judaism can enhance the comprehension of Christian origins and beliefs.

Exploring the biblical tradition, the book highlights the essential characteristics that unify the Bible amidst its diversity, culminating in a summary of its ethos. It provides a historical overview of the ethos in postexilic Judaism and early Christianity, spanning from five centuries before Christ to the mid-second century. A distinctive aspect is its focus on the command of love for God from Deuteronomy, illustrating its significant influence on the ethical framework of early Christianity, both in concept and expression.

Focusing exclusively on the mighty acts attributed to Jesus and his followers in the Gospel of Matthew, this book examines specific miracles rather than events that occur to Jesus himself, such as the virgin birth and resurrection. The author delves into the significance and implications of these acts, providing a nuanced understanding of their role within the narrative and their impact on the followers of Jesus.

Presents three studies that illuminate how the early Christians passed on tradition.