The rise of Christianity : a sociologist reconsiders history
(Book)
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Published
Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, ©1996.
ISBN
0691027498, 9780691027494
Physical Desc
xiv, 246 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm
Status
Regis - Main
BR166 .S75 1996
1 available
BR166 .S75 1996
1 available
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Location | Call Number | Status |
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Regis - Main | BR166 .S75 1996 | On Shelf |
Location | Call Number | Status |
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Concord - Adult | 306.6701 Stark | On Shelf |
Newton - Adult | 306.67 S79R 1996 | On Shelf |
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Published
Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, ©1996.
Format
Book
Language
English
ISBN
0691027498, 9780691027494
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 223-242) and index.
Description
The idea that Christianity started as a clandestine movement among the poor is a widely accepted notion. Yet it is one of many myths that must be discarded if we are to understand just how a tiny messianic movement on the edge of the Roman Empire became the dominant faith of Western civilization. In a fast-paced, highly readable book that addresses beliefs as well as historical facts, Rodney Stark brings a sociologist's perspective to bear on the puzzle behind the success of early Christianity. He comes equipped not only with the logic and methods of social science but also with insights gathered firsthand into why people convert and how new religious groups recruit members. He digs deep into the historical evidence on many issues - such as the social background of converts, the mission to the Jews, the status of women in the church, the role of martyrdom - to provide a vivid and unconventional picture of early Christianity.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Stark, R. (1996). The rise of Christianity: a sociologist reconsiders history . Princeton University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Stark, Rodney. 1996. The Rise of Christianity: A Sociologist Reconsiders History. Princeton University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Stark, Rodney. The Rise of Christianity: A Sociologist Reconsiders History Princeton University Press, 1996.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Stark, Rodney. The Rise of Christianity: A Sociologist Reconsiders History Princeton University Press, 1996.
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