John Dominic Crossan writes historical Jesus research and early Christianity for both academic and general readers. The Historical Jesus reconstructs Jesus within the social and political world of Roman Palestine, while Jesus: A Revolutionary Biography presents a shorter version of similar arguments. Who Killed Jesus? examines the Passion narratives and the historical development of blame for Jesus's death, and The Birth of Christianity looks at the earliest communities and traditions after the crucifixion. Crossan's approach is critical-historical rather than devotional, comparing texts, archaeology and social context. His work fits historical Jesus studies, New Testament scholarship and early Christian history. Read more Less