The Rise of Christianity: How the Obscure, Marginal Jesus

The Rise of Christianity: How the Obscure, Marginal Jesus Movement Became the Dominant Religious Force in the Western World in a Few Centuries

 This "fresh, blunt, and highly persuasive account of how the West was wonfor Jesus" (Newsweek) is now available in paperback. Stark's provocative report challenges conventional wisdom and finds that Christianity's astounding dominance of the Western world arose from its offer of a better, more secure way of life. "Compelling reading" (Library Journal) that is sure to "generate spirited argument" (Publishers Weekly), this account of Christianity's remarkable growth within the Roman Empire is the subject of much fanfare. "Anyone who has puzzled over Christianity's rise to dominance. . . must read it." says Yale University's Wayne A. Meeks, for The Rise of Christianity makes a compelling case for startling conclusions. Combining his expertise in social science with historical evidence, and his insight into contemporary religion's appeal, Stark finds that early Christianity attracted the privileged rather than the poor, that most early converts were women or marginalized Jewsand ultimately "that Christianity was a success because it proved those who joined it with a more appealing, more assuring, happier, and perhaps longer life" (Andrew M. Greeley, University of Chicago).
Country USA
Brand HarperCollins Children's Books
Manufacturer HarperSanFrancisco
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780060677015
ReleaseDate 1997-05-09
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780060677015

Country	USA
Brand	HarperCollins Children's Books
Manufacturer	HarperSanFrancisco
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9780060677015
ReleaseDate	1997-05-09
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780060677015

The Rise of Christianity: How the Obscure, Marginal Jesus Movement Became the Dominant Religious Force in the Western World in a Few Centuries

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