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Early Christianity and Paganism

Early Christianity and Paganism

Spence, H. Donald M.

Hardcover

OccultFiction AnthologiesGeneral Christianity

ISBN10: 1169818919
ISBN13: 9781169818910
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 658
Weight: 3.95
Height: 1.38 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Early Christianity and Paganism is a book written by H. Donald M. Spence that explores the relationship between Christianity and Paganism during the early years of Christianity. The book examines how Christianity emerged and developed in a world dominated by Paganism, and how it interacted with and was influenced by Pagan beliefs and practices.The book covers a range of topics, including the origins of Christianity, the spread of Christianity in the Roman Empire, the role of Paganism in shaping early Christian beliefs and practices, and the conflicts and tensions that arose between the two religions.Spence draws on a wide range of sources, including early Christian writings, archaeological evidence, and historical accounts, to provide a comprehensive and detailed account of the relationship between Christianity and Paganism during this period.Overall, Early Christianity and Paganism offers a fascinating insight into the complex and often contentious relationship between two of the world's most influential religions during their formative years.1902. The story of the early Church and its relations with Pagans, from AD 64 to the peace of the Church in the 4th century. A narration mainly based upon contemporary records and remains. Contents: Introduction; First stages; Nero; The Church in Rome after Nero; Saint John and Polycarp; Ignatius of Antioch; Trajan and Hadrian; Revival of Paganism; Christians under the Antonines; Martyrdoms; After the Antonines; Catacombs of Rome; Inner life of the Church; From Decius to Diocletian; Diocletian; Constantine the Great; From Paganism to Christianity; After the peace of the Church; Appendices.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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