The Origins of Christianity Author:Etienne, Nodet, Justin, Taylor Etienne Nodet and Justin Taylor investigate the character of the early Christian community by looking at the origins of baptism and the Eucharist and the links between them. A fundamental work on the initiation sacraments, "The Origins of Christianity" focuses on the Essenes at the time that this tradition-bound culture came in contact with the ... more »Gentiles. The result was a profound change that transformed a sect into a church.« less