The rise of Christianity : a sociologist reconsiders history / Rodney Stark.

Author/creator Stark, Rodney
Format Book
Publication InfoPrinceton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, ©1996.
Descriptionxiv, 246 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm
Subjects
Church history--Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.
Christian sociology--History. --Early church, ca. 30-600.

Contents Conversion and Christian growth -- The class basis of early Christianity -- The mission to the Jews: Why it probably succeeded -- Epidemics, networks, and conversion -- The role of women in Christian growth -- Christianizing the urban empire: A quantitative approach -- Urban chaos and crisis: The case of Antioch -- The martyrs: Sacrifice as rational choice -- Opportunity and organization -- A brief reflection on virtue.
Local noteLittle-325893--305131025439-
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 223-242) and index.
LCCN 95044197
ISBN0691027498 (cloth : acid-free paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks BR166 .S75 1996 ✔ Available Place Hold