Christianizing the Roman Empire

Klappentext How did the early Christian church manage to win its dominant place in the Roman world? In his newest book! an eminent historian of ancient Rome examines this question from a secular-rather than an ecclesiastical-viewpoint. MacMullen's provocative conclusion is that mass conversions to Christianity were based more on the appeal of miracle or the opportunity for worldly advantages then simply on a 'rising tide of Christian piety.'

Product details

• Authors: Ramsay Macmullen, Ramsay McMullen
• Publisher: Yale University Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.07.1977
• EAN: 9780300036428
• ISBN: 978-0-300-03642-8
• No. of pages: 200
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 232 mm x 15 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; RELIGION / Christianity / General, RELIGION / Christian Rituals & Practice / General, Christianity, Christian worship, rites & ceremonies, Worship, rites, ceremonies and rituals