The triumph of christianity: how a forbidden religion swept the world

The beginning of the end: the conversion of Constantine -- Back to the beginning: the conversion and mission of Paul -- The religious world of conversion: Roman paganism -- Reasons for the Christian success -- Miraculous incentives for conversion -- The growth of the church -- Christians under assau...

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Main Author: Ehrman, Bart D. 1955- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: New York London Toronto Sydney New Delhi Simon & Schuster February 2018
In:Year: 2018
Edition:First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Church / History
B Kirchengeschichte Anfänge-500
Further subjects:B Constantine Emperor of Rome (-337) Influence
B Church History Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600
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Summary:The beginning of the end: the conversion of Constantine -- Back to the beginning: the conversion and mission of Paul -- The religious world of conversion: Roman paganism -- Reasons for the Christian success -- Miraculous incentives for conversion -- The growth of the church -- Christians under assault: persecution, martyrdom, and self-defense -- The first Christian emperor -- Conversion and coercion: the beginnings of a Christian empire -- Afterword: Gains and losses
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references
ISBN:1501136704