“Unmasking the dangerous cultural accommodations of Luke, revealing the equally dangerous cultural demonizing of John’s Apocalypse, and recovering the non-violent, family-based teachings of Jesus, this inspired volume moves from history to ethics and from first-century Rome to twenty-first century America. Vintage Crossan: poetic, principled, passionate, and powerful.” — Amy-Jill Levine, author of The Bible With and Without Jesus and The Misunderstood Jew, Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies and Mary Jane Werthan Professor of Jewish Studies at Vanderbilt Divinity School
"Captivating. Render Unto Caesar is accessible, and inspiring, a true gift to modern people of faith. Crossan’s signature historical analysis provides insights into our modern cultural divisions, showing how modern Christians can work to resist corrupt governments and reform our society for the common good." — Brandan Robertson, Activist and Author, Filled to Be Emptied: The Path of Liberation for Privileged People
"This stimulating history examines first-century clashes between the Christian church and Roman state [and] is an illuminating exploration of how Christians might relate to broader society, written with style, panache, and accessible erudition." — Publishers Weekly
