I just got my officially signed copy of the newly released How Did Christianity Begin: A believer and non-believer examine the evidence. By Michael Bird (profile) and James Crossley, (blog). (With Chapters written by Scot McKnight and Maurice Casey.)
Take that Jim West.
Confluence: Ben Byerly's Muddy Mix 
alas– you brits get everything first. dag nabbit. it’s not due out here till december. curses!
ps- im stealing the picture and using it. since wright is in it! i see his name tag.
Be my guest with the picture.
I’d bring you a copy, but I’ll be going the opposite direction.
I suppose we could find a way to mail you a copy. Buy 3 and get a 50% discount.
actually- a copy is on the way from the publisher for me to review. but shhhh… its not due out here till december.
while you’re there tell crossley i said hello. he may remember me. if not, remind him that we have spoken once or twice.
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