First Urban Christians

Wayne A. Meeks is the Woolsey Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies, Department of Religious Studies at Yale University. He is also the author of The Origins of Christian Morality and In Search of the Early Christians, both published by Yale University Press.

"Those with any historical bent will be intrigued by the way a story usually overlaid with thick layers of theological speculation is unraveled. . . . And those who simply have an interest in how groups form in an era . . . will be fascinated by this case study of one particular community that has ramifications for understanding all other communities."—Robert McAfee Brown, New York Times Book Review"Meeks' book has much to recommend  it and it certainly is a step towards a deeper appreciation of the early urban christians."—W.R. Domeris, University of Cape Town, Journal of Theology for Southern Africa"Highly informed and very readable."—E. Earle Ellis, Reformed Review"A milestone in the Pauline studies, [it] is an engrossing study—comprehensive in scope, meticulous in its detail and suave in its prose style. One of the best on the Pauline world."—Dharam Singh, Journal of Religious Studies"Convincing and illuminating."—D. Kyrtatis, Journal of Roman StudiesCo-winner of the 1986 Annual Award for Excellence given by the American Academy of ReligionCo-winner of the 1984 Best Book on the New Testament given by the Biblical Archaeology Review Publication Award