Resources from J. D.

"a fascinating piece of scholarship ... 

Atkins' thesis is brilliant."

—Journal of Theological Studies

“a thoroughly rigorous and substantial  study ... ambitious … and above all ... innovative” 

—Theologische Revue

"This book is important ... One can only hope that it will enjoy wide readership, broad reception, and  intense discussion."

—Theologische Literaturzeitung

“a fine ... persuasive study… methodologically careful and commendably nuanced” 

—Journal for the Study of the New Testament

“Impressive … insightful … Atkins's thesis is well argued and quite convincing.” 

—Review of Biblical Literature

“Sophisticated in methodological approach and cautious in the conclusions, this study supplies an admirably ‘thick’ and nuanced description.” 

—Religious Studies Review

 “Careful, thoughtful, and ... convincing …. Whoever wants to follow the history of reception and, via it, the historical-critical method, will find a reliable interpretation in the present study.”

—Jahrbuch für Antike und Christentum