Patristic Theology, Comparative Religion - General & Miscellaneous, Ancient Rome - Religion, Doctrine - Christianity, Conversion - Christianity
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Overview
In this fascinating study of antiquity, Thomas Finn explores the role of ritual and conversion in Judaism, Christianity, Greco-Roman Paganism, and the philosophical schools. Finn makes history come alive both by carefully delineating the historical, cultural, and social factors at work in conversion and by drawing on the stories and firsthand accounts of conversion in ancient times.Synopsis
In this fascinating study of antiquity, Thomas Finn explores the role of ritual and conversion in Judaism, Christianity, Greco-Roman Paganism, and the philosophical schools. Finn makes history come alive both by carefully delineating the historical, cultural, and social factors at work in conversion and by drawing on the stories and firsthand accounts of conversion in ancient times.
Book Details
Published
March 1, 1997
Publisher
Paulist Press
Pages
286
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780809136896