{"product_id":"the-rise-of-christianity-how-the-obscure-marginal-jesus-movement-became-the-dominant-religious-force-in-the-western-world-in-a-few-centuries-paperback","title":"The Rise of Christianity: How the Obscure, Marginal Jesus Movement Became the Dominant Religious Force in the Western World in a Few Centuries - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRodney Stark\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRodney Stark's \"fresh, blunt, and highly persuasive account of how the West was won--for Jesus\" (\u003cem\u003eNewsweek\u003c\/em\u003e)--a provocative report that challenges conventional wisdom and finds that Christianity's astounding dominance of the Western world arose from its offer of a better, more secure way of life.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Compelling reading\" (\u003cem\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/em\u003e) that is sure to \"generate spirited argument\" (\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e), this account of Christianity's remarkable growth within the Roman Empire is the subject of much fanfare. \"Anyone who has puzzled over Christianity's rise to dominance ... must read it.\" says Yale University's Wayne A. Meeks, for \u003cem\u003eThe Rise of Christianity\u003c\/em\u003e makes a compelling case for startling conclusions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombining his expertise in social science with historical evidence, and his insight into contemporary religion's appeal, Stark finds that early Christianity attracted the privileged rather than the poor, that most early converts were women or marginalized Jews--and ultimately \"that Christianity was a success because it proved those who joined it with a more appealing, more assuring, happier, and perhaps longer life\" (Andrew M. Greeley, University of Chicago).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis fresh, blunt, and highly persuasive account of how the West was won--for Jesus (\u003cem\u003eNewsweek\u003c\/em\u003e) is now available in paperback. Stark's provocative report challenges conventional wisdom and finds that Christianity's astounding dominance of the Western world arose from its offer of a better, more secure way of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompelling reading (\u003cem\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/em\u003e) that is sure to generate spirited argument (\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e), this account of Christianity's remarkable growth within the Roman Empire is the subject of much fanfare. Anyone who has puzzled over Christianity's rise to dominance...must read it. says Yale University's Wayne A. Meeks, for \u003cem\u003eThe Rise of Christianity\u003c\/em\u003e makes a compelling case for startling conclusions. Combining his expertise in social science with historical evidence, and his insight into contemporary religion's appeal, Stark finds that early Christianity attracted the privileged rather than the poor, that most early converts were women or marginalized Jews--and ultimately that Christianity was a success because it proved those who joined it with a more appealing, more assuring, happier, and perhaps longer life (Andrew M. Greeley, University of Chicago). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \"fresh, blunt, and highly persuasive account of how the West was won--for Jesus\" (\u003cem\u003eNewsweek\u003c\/em\u003e) is now available in paperback. Stark's provocative report challenges conventional wisdom and finds that Christianity's astounding dominance of the Western world arose from its offer of a better, more secure way of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Compelling reading\" (\u003cem\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/em\u003e) that is sure to \"generate spirited argument\" (\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e), this account of Christianity's remarkable growth within the Roman Empire is the subject of much fanfare. \"Anyone who has puzzled over Christianity's rise to dominance...must read it.\" says Yale University's Wayne A. Meeks, for \u003cem\u003eThe Rise of Christianity\u003c\/em\u003e makes a compelling case for startling conclusions. Combining his expertise in social science with historical evidence, and his insight into contemporary religion's appeal, Stark finds that early Christianity attracted the privileged rather than the poor, that most early converts were women or marginalized Jews--and ultimately \"that Christianity was a success because it proved those who joined it with a more appealing, more assuring, happier, and perhaps longer life\" (Andrew M. Greeley, University of Chicago). \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.65 x 8.02 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 09, 1997\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52915294765372,"sku":"9780060677015","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7265\/1324\/files\/dFhMdGpXRnF6OUg3S2JJS01GQmd6dz09.webp?v=1774361329","url":"https:\/\/barginbooks.co\/products\/the-rise-of-christianity-how-the-obscure-marginal-jesus-movement-became-the-dominant-religious-force-in-the-western-world-in-a-few-centuries-paperback","provider":"Books Fare ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}