Strange Religion: How the First Christians Were Weird, Dangerous, and Compelling

by Nijay K Gupta and Nijay K. Gupta

Book Overview

"A fresh and rigorously researched take on Christianity's founding."--Publishers Weekly

The first Christians were weird. Just how weird is often lost on today's believers.

Within Roman society, the earliest Christians stood out for the oddness of their beliefs and practices. They believed unusual things, worshiped God in strange ways, and lived a unique lifestyle. They practiced a whole new way of thinking about...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1587435179
• ISBN13: 9781587435171
• Release Date: February 2024
• Publisher: Brazos Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"