A World Full of Gods: Pagans, Jews and Christians in the Roman Empire

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Exploring Christianity's rise in polytheistic Rome.

If you've ever been fascinated by the intricate tapestry of ancient religions, "A World Full of Gods" offers a compelling dive into the religious transformation of the Roman Empire. It's a thought-provoking exploration of how Christianity, once a minority belief, became dominant amidst a sea of ancient deities. Keith Hopkins guides you through the complexities of history with an engaging narrative that sheds light on the socio-political shifts that favored one faith among many.

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A World Full of Gods: Pagans, Jews and Christians in the Roman Empire

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ISBN: 9780753810651
Authors: Keith Hopkins
Date of Publication: 2000-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Philosophy, History, Religion
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In this provocative, irresistibly entertaining book, Keith Hopkins takes readers back in time to explore the roots of Christianity in ancient Rome. Combining exacting scholarship with dazzling invention, Hopkins challenges our perceptions about religion, the historical Jesus, and the way history is written. He puts us in touch with what he calls "empathetic wonder" - imagining what Romans, pagans, Jews, and Christians thought, felt, experienced, and believed - by employing a series of engaging literary devices. These include a TV drama about the Dead Sea Scrolls; the first-person testimony of a pair of time-travelers to Pompeii; a meditation on Jesus' apocryphal twin brother; and an unusual letter on God, demons, and angels.
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Exploring Christianity's rise in polytheistic Rome.

If you've ever been fascinated by the intricate tapestry of ancient religions, "A World Full of Gods" offers a compelling dive into the religious transformation of the Roman Empire. It's a thought-provoking exploration of how Christianity, once a minority belief, became dominant amidst a sea of ancient deities. Keith Hopkins guides you through the complexities of history with an engaging narrative that sheds light on the socio-political shifts that favored one faith among many.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.