The Gospel and the Greeks: Did the New Testament Borrow from Pagan Thought?

Formerly titled Christianity and the Hellenistic World. A critical examination of the claim that Christianity borrowed some of its essential beliefs and practices from Hellenistic philosophy, Greco-Roman mystery religions, and Gnosticism. "Professor Nash has written a lucid and superb book." (Professor Edwin Yamauchi, Miami University - Ohio) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.