| Edition |
First Midland Book edition. |
| Description |
xi, 180 pages ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 164-176) and index. |
| Summary |
"In the early Roman empire, Christians were seen by pagans as overthrowers of ancient gods and destroyers of the prevailing social order. Allegations that Christians recognized each other by secret marks, met at night and made love to one another indiscriminately, worshipped the head of an ass and the genitals of their high priests, and ate children were widely believed. In examining these charges and the Christian response to them, Benko has provided a persuasively argued and refreshing, if controversial, perspective on the confrontation of the pagan and early Christian worlds."[book cover] |
| Contents |
The name and its implications -- Portrait of an early Christian -- The charges of immorality and cannibalism -- The kiss -- Magic and early Christianity -- Pagan criticism of Christian theology and ethics. |
| Subject |
Christianity -- Controversial literature -- History and criticism.
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Church history -- Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.
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Rome -- Religion.
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| ISBN |
0253203856 paperback |
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9780253203854 paperback |
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0253342864 |
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9780253342867 |
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