About the Author

Stephen J. Shoemaker is associate professor of religious studies at the University of Oregon. He lives in Springfield, OR.

Reviews

“Shoemaker has provided us not only with the translation but also with a thorough introduction to the whole work . . . [an] important addition to the literature.”—Lawrence S. Cunningham, Commonweal
*Commonweal*

“Charming and indeed edifying . . . accessible . . . engaging.”—Bruce Foltz, Books and Culture
*Books and Culture*

“Shoemaker has done a great service . . . eminently readable . . . important.”—Jacob N. Van Sickle, Journal of Early Christian Studies
*Journal of Early Christian Studies*