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The rise of Christianity
Book • 2007
In this book, Ernest William Barnes examines the rise of Christianity using the methods of analytical scholarship and the principles of modern science.
The work delves into the historical and theological aspects of Christianity, including the life and teachings of Jesus, the events of Passion Week, the resurrection faith, and the early Christian church.
Barnes discusses these topics while maintaining a balance between scientific inquiry and theological interpretation.
The work delves into the historical and theological aspects of Christianity, including the life and teachings of Jesus, the events of Passion Week, the resurrection faith, and the early Christian church.
Barnes discusses these topics while maintaining a balance between scientific inquiry and theological interpretation.
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Mentioned in 8 episodes
Mentioned by Alex Petkus as a resource for understanding the demography of the later Roman Empire and Christianity's role.
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105 - Breeding Future Statesmen: Interview w/ Kevin Dolan on the EXIT podcast
Recommended by Matt , arguing that Christianity's value of love helped its followers survive plagues.
GAL223 - Love Set the Early Christians Apart From Everybody Else
Mentioned by Ross Lester while discussing the early church's surprising success within the Roman Empire.
Service
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Timothy Keller to illustrate the impact of early Christians' actions on social change in the Roman Empire.
Timothy Keller to illustrate the impact of early Christians' actions on social change in the Roman Empire.
Jesus and Politics
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Louise Perry as a book exploring theories about the rapid growth of early Christianity.
Louise Perry as a book exploring theories about the rapid growth of early Christianity.
Is Religion a Human Universal? - Stone Age Herbalist | Maiden Mother Matriarch Episode 137
Mentioned by Bart Ehrman as a book that proposes that early Christians had superior healthcare.
18. Dr. Bart Ehrman — How a Forbidden Religion (Christianity) Swept the World
Mentioned by Simone Collins as the author of a book reviewed by Scott Alexander, focusing on the rise of Christianity.
Early Christian Growth: Was it Actually More Moral? (Scott Alexander & Rodney Stark)
