This book delves into the origins and legends surrounding the New Testament, exploring the historical and cultural context in which the stories were written. Gaer analyzes the impact of Christianity on the ancient world and traces the development of Christian thought from its roots in Judaism to its spread throughout the Mediterranean. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of religion. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.