Destroyer of the Gods: Early Christian Distinctiveness in the Roman World

by Larry W. Hurtado

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"Silly," "stupid," "irrational," "simple." "Wicked," "hateful," "obstinate," "anti-social." "Extravagant," "perverse." The Roman world rendered harsh judgments upon early Christianity--including branding Christianity "new." Novelty was no Roman religious virtue.

Nevertheless, as Larry W. Hurtado shows in Destroyer of the gods, Christianity thrived despite its new and distinctive features and opposition to them. Unlike nearly all other...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1481304747

ISBN13:9781481304740

Release Date:May 2017

Publisher:Baylor University Press

Length:304 Pages

Weight:0.83 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 5.5" x 8.4"

Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher

Related Subjects

History Religion Religion & Spirituality

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