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Pagan Rome and the Early Christians

  • Paperback
  • 196 pages
  • Publisher: Indiana University Press
  • 15.3 x 22.9 x 1.2 cm

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For those curious about early Christian history.

"Pagan Rome and the Early Christians" clears myths.

You gain a fresh view on faith and ancient beliefs.

Discover a fresh perspective on the early Christians and their challenges in Pagan Rome with Stephen Benko's thought-provoking analysis.

As perceived by the average Roman citizen, the early rites and behaviorof Christians laid them open to charges of cannibalism, immorality, and the practiceof magic and conspiring and fomenting rebellion aganst the state.

The early church fathers rejected these accusations and portrayedpagans as victims of misinformation or perpetrators of ill will. Benko proposes togive the pagans the benefit of the doubt and analyzes their charges againstChristianity under the premise that they may have been right within the context ofthe times. He has provided a persuasively argued and refreshing -- if controversial-- perspective on the confrontation of the pagan and early Christianworlds.

  • Author

    Stephen Benko

  • Book Format

    Paperback

  • Publisher

    Indiana University Press

  • Published

    July 1986

  • Weight

    296g

  • Page Count

    196

  • Dimensions

    15.3 x 22.9 x 1.2 cm

  • ISBN

    9780253203854

  • ISBN-10

    0253203856

  • Eden Code

    1147880

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