Kloppenborg, John S.

John S. Kloppenborg is a scholar renowned for his expertise in New Testament studies and ancient social history. He specializes in understanding early Christian communities and the social, economic, and cultural contexts in which early Christianity developed. His work often examines how social networks, communal practices, and economic factors influenced religious beliefs and organizational structures. Kloppenborg's research helps us better grasp the dynamics of early Christian groups and their interactions within the broader Roman society, providing deeper insight into the historical and social landscape of the first-century Mediterranean.