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The book explores the remarkable rise of Christianity from its humble beginnings, focusing on the influential preaching of a Galilean carpenter. It examines the demographics of early followers, the spread of the faith, and the factors that contributed to its growth into the world's largest religion. Utilizing quantitative data and contemporary scholarship, Rodney Stark challenges established narratives about the early church's expansion, revealing new insights into its historical impact and the dynamics of belief and conversion.
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Cities of God, Rodney Stark
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- Released
- 2014
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- Title
- Cities of God
- Subtitle
- The Real Story of How Christianity Became an Urban Movement and Conquered Rome
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Rodney Stark
- Publisher
- HarperOne
- Released
- 2014
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 288
- ISBN13
- 9780061349881
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Historical Themes, History, Religion & Spirituality, Religious Topics, Religion, Christian Themes, Christianity, Ancient History, Church History
- Rating
- 4.05 out of 5
- Description
- The book explores the remarkable rise of Christianity from its humble beginnings, focusing on the influential preaching of a Galilean carpenter. It examines the demographics of early followers, the spread of the faith, and the factors that contributed to its growth into the world's largest religion. Utilizing quantitative data and contemporary scholarship, Rodney Stark challenges established narratives about the early church's expansion, revealing new insights into its historical impact and the dynamics of belief and conversion.