The Christians as the Romans Saw Them

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By Robert Louis Wilken

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The Christians as the Romans Saw Them offers an engrossing portrayal of the early Christian movement through the eyes of the Romans. Drawing on both pagan and Christian sources, Robert Louis Wilken explores Roman impressions and criticisms of Christianity during the first four centuries A.D., before it became the established religion of the empire.
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Ideal for readers interested in the history of early Christianity, Roman history, and religious studies, particularly students and general readers seeking an accessible yet scholarly perspective on how the ancient Romans viewed the Christian movement.

A portrayal of the early years of the Christian movement from the perspective of the Romans. This second edition includes a new preface by the author.

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This book, which includes a new preface by the author, offers an engrossing portrayal of the early years of the Christian movement from the perspective of the Romans.

A fascinating . . . account of early Christian thought. . . . Readable and exciting. — Robert McAfee Brown, New York Times Book Review

Should fascinate any reader with an interest in the history of human thought. — Phoebe-Lou Adams, Atlantic Monthly

The pioneering study in English of Roman impressions of Christians during the first four centuries A.D. — E. Glenn Hinson, Christian Century

This gracefully written study . . . draws upon well-known sources—both pagan and Christian—to provide the general reader with an illuminating account . . . [of how] Christianity appeared to the Romans before it became the established religion of the empire. — Merle Rubin, Christian Science Monitor

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Praised as a stimulating and fascinating account, this book is noted for being readable and exciting by New York Times Book Review. It is appreciated for its unique contribution, written with humanity and wit, and is suitable for both students and general readers interested in history and religion. Reviewers highlight its accessibility to non-specialists while still offering insights valuable to experts.

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ISBN: 9780300098396

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 April 2003

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Edition: 2nd Revised edition

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

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Width: 127.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 191g

Pages: 238

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Non-Fiction Religion & Spirituality Robert Louis Wilken

About the Author

Robert Louis Wilken is William R. Kenan Professor of the History of Christianity at the University of Virginia. He is the author of numerous books, including The Spirit of Early Christian Thought: Seeking the Face of God (forthcoming ISBN 0 300 09708 5, [pound]22.50), published by Yale University Press.

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