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How Christianity Took Over the World

How to Take Over the World

CHAPTER

From Persecution to Power: The Rise of Christianity

This chapter examines the rapid spread of Christianity, emphasizing the influence of miracles, martyrdom, and the fear of hell on early converts. It contrasts early Christian beliefs about the afterlife with paganism and discusses the transformation of Christianity from a persecuted faith to a powerful institution under figures like Constantine.

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