In the Footsteps of Judas and Other Defectors: The Gospels, Acts, and Johannine Letters

B. J. Oropeza examines each book of the Gospels, Acts, and Johannine letters from an angle that is often neglected—religious aspostasy. He provides a thorough examination of how apostasy is viewed, opening up new veins of discussion on the issue. Looking at authorship, themes, and community affiliations Oropeza gives priority to Mark in the Synoptic Gospels before Matthew, combines Luke and Acts, and includes the Johannine epistles with John’s gospel as he investigates the phenomena regarding apostasy.