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Pagans and Christians (Paperback)

by Robin Lane Fox (Author)
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Fox, a lecturer in Ancient History at Oxford, presents a detailed and scholarly account of Christianity and paganism prior to Constantine. He decribes pagan oracles, festivals, and cultic practices as they related to civic and community life in third-century Roman Empire; then, comparing these with Christian practices, he discusses the possible reasons for Christianity's ultimate triumph. Along the way, certain misconceptions are dispelled: Roman paganism was not dying out, as is sometimes supposed, nor was early Christianity primarily a religion of slaves. In fact, the Church had elements that made it unexpectedly attractive to all classes. The chapter on Constantine gives new insight into the reasons for his conversion. An excellent and readable account of a fascinating subject. Highly recommended. C. Robert Nixon, MLS, West Lafayette, Ind.
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Re-creates the world from the second to the fourth century AD, when the Graeco-Roman gods lost their dominion and Christianity, with the conversion of Constantine, triumphed in the Mediterranean world.

Product Details
  • Paperback: 799 pages
  • Publisher: Harpercollins (January 1988)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0060628529
  • ISBN-13: 978-0060628529
  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 2.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #300,347 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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