RARE TWO VOLUME SET of studies on the origins of Christianity by the Jewish writer and Talmudist Micha Josef Berdichevsky, published posthumously by his son. The book attempts to locate within the Jewish mythical corpus ("Agada") and the writings of Jewish historian Josephus Flavius the historical and mythical context for the two main characters in Christianity, Jesus of Nazareth and the apostle Paul. 280x220mm. 130+142 pages. Blue leather Hardcover with gilt lettering on front cover and spine. Cover slightly worn. Spine slightly creased. Pages slightly yellowing. This rare two volume set of papers on early Christianity is in very good condition.