{"product_id":"9781936533428","title":"Followers of the Way: How the Message of Jesus Became Christianity","description":"The first fifty years of the faith were tumultuous and politically charged, not because of Roman influence, but due to disagreements within the new Jesus sect. Fundamental doctrines were forming within the fires of personal conflict among the first elders.\u003cbr\u003eDid Jesus set out to start a new religion or simply correct the spiritual course of Judaism?\u003cbr\u003eWhat were his intentions? What did he wish to accomplish?\u003cbr\u003eAfter his death who should best direct the new sect?\u003cbr\u003eWas James, the brother of Jesus, correct in wishing to keep the new sect Jewish, or was Paul sent by God to guide the new movement?\u003cbr\u003eJames and the other elders lived with Jesus for three years. Did they understand his mission and message or did Paul, who never met Jesus in the flesh, interpret his intentions more accurately?\u003cbr\u003eDid Paul champion the cause, or did Paul hijack the sect and usurp authority from the pillars of the faith?\u003cbr\u003eBy examining the earliest and most ancient texts of the faith, the original and unaltered words and intentions of Jesus may be seen in a brighter light. With fresh insight we may better understand the evolution and journey of a new movement from a small Jewish sect to a world religion.","brand":"Fifth Estate, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47033721618672,"sku":"9781936533428","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781936533428_p0.jpg?v=1763659405","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781936533428","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}