The Rise of Christianity
How the Obscure, Marginal Jesus Movement Became the Dominant Religious Force in the Western World in a Few Centuries
Rodney Stark
Discover how Christianity rose to dominate the Western world in this provocative and persuasive account. The author challenges conventional wisdom and offers startling conclusions about Christianity's appeal to privileged individuals, women, and marginalized Jews during the Roman Empire. This "compelling reading" is sure to generate spirited argument and offers insights into contemporary religion's lasting appeal.
Дата публикации
1997-05-09T00:00:00.000Z
1997-05-09T00:00:00.000Z
впервые опубликовано в 1996
Рейтинг Goodreads
4.06
ISBN
9780060677015
Рекомендации
1
Рекомендации
2022-12-23T12:30:09.000Z
Honestly two of the best books I’ve read in recent years. The first is on the demographic rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire. The second is about the politics, and political context, of Jesus of Galilee. – источник