This new edition of Professor Rowland’s authoritative classic has been thoroughly revised and updated. In the light of recent work, the author has rewritten the chapter entitled ‘Jewish Sectarianism’ and renamed it ‘Schools of Thought’. The last section of Part II has been reshaped and linked more closely with the sources. Extensive additions have been made to the ‘Christianity’ section, particularly in relation to Paul and the nature of tradition. An extra bibliography also enhances this new edition of Christian Origins.