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The emergence of Christianity : classical traditions in contemporary perspective / Cynthia White.

By: Material type: TextPublication details: Minneapolis : Fortress Press, c2011.Description: xvi, 220 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9780800697471 (alk. paper)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 270.1 22 W582e
LOC classification:
  • BR162.3 .W487 2011
Contents:
Historical overview -- Features of ancient Mediterranean -- Religious practices -- Judaic historical background -- Christianity and the Roman empire -- Conclusion -- Jews and Christians: the dynasty of Herod the Great -- The rise of Herod the Great -- The life of Jesus -- The separation of Judaism -- And Christianity -- The missionary church -- Conclusion -- Romans and Christians: Constantine's Christian monotheism -- Ancient forms of monotheism -- The reign of Diocletian -- The "conversion" of Constantine -- Conclusion -- Christians and Christians: Pope Damasus and the christianization of Rome -- Pope Damasus -- The primacy of Rome -- Martyr acts of Saint Agnes, patron saint of Rome -- Conclusion -- Pagans and Christians: the altar of victory -- The Roman senate and the Christian court -- Doctrinal debates -- Ambrose, Gratian, and the altar -- Of victory -- Ambrose, Valentinian II, and the altar -- Of victory -- Ambrose, Theodosius, and the altar -- Of victory -- Eugenius and the altar of victory -- Conclusion -- Conclusion: the Christian church through the centuries; conflict and accommodation -- The apostolic church through the Edict of Theodosius in 391 c.e -- The church in late antiquity -- Medieval Christianity -- Reformation and counter-reformation -- The church in the modern world.
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Originally published: Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 2007.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 191-210) and index.

Historical overview -- Features of ancient Mediterranean -- Religious practices -- Judaic historical background -- Christianity and the Roman empire -- Conclusion -- Jews and Christians: the dynasty of Herod the Great -- The rise of Herod the Great -- The life of Jesus -- The separation of Judaism -- And Christianity -- The missionary church -- Conclusion -- Romans and Christians: Constantine's Christian monotheism -- Ancient forms of monotheism -- The reign of Diocletian -- The "conversion" of Constantine -- Conclusion -- Christians and Christians: Pope Damasus and the christianization of Rome -- Pope Damasus -- The primacy of Rome -- Martyr acts of Saint Agnes, patron saint of Rome -- Conclusion -- Pagans and Christians: the altar of victory -- The Roman senate and the Christian court -- Doctrinal debates -- Ambrose, Gratian, and the altar -- Of victory -- Ambrose, Valentinian II, and the altar -- Of victory -- Ambrose, Theodosius, and the altar -- Of victory -- Eugenius and the altar of victory -- Conclusion -- Conclusion: the Christian church through the centuries; conflict and accommodation -- The apostolic church through the Edict of Theodosius in 391 c.e -- The church in late antiquity -- Medieval Christianity -- Reformation and counter-reformation -- The church in the modern world.

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