Barnes relates in his book The Rise of Christianity: “In its early authoritative documents the Christian movement is represented as essentially moral and law - abiding.
Barnes jutustab oma raamatus „The Rise of Christianity ” (Kristluse tõus):„ Vanadest usaldusväärsetest dokumentidest ilmneb, et kristlased olid oma olemuselt moraalsed ning austasid seadusi.