The triumph of Christianity /
Ehrman, Bart D.,
The triumph of Christianity / Bart D. Ehrman. - First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition. - xiv, 335 pages ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references.
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.
9781501136702 (hardcover)
2016056895
Constantine I, Emperor of Rome, -337 --Influence.
Church history--Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.
BR180 / .E47 2017
270.1
The triumph of Christianity / Bart D. Ehrman. - First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition. - xiv, 335 pages ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references.
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.
9781501136702 (hardcover)
2016056895
Constantine I, Emperor of Rome, -337 --Influence.
Church history--Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.
BR180 / .E47 2017
270.1