RT Book T1 The triumph of christianity: how a forbidden religion swept the world A1 Ehrman, Bart D. 1955- LA English PP New York London Toronto Sydney New Delhi PB Simon & Schuster YR 2018 ED First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition UL https://www.ixtheo.de/Record/880139498 AB The beginning of the end: the conversion of Constantine -- Back to the beginning: the conversion and mission of Paul -- The religious world of conversion: Roman paganism -- Reasons for the Christian success -- Miraculous incentives for conversion -- The growth of the church -- Christians under assault: persecution, martyrdom, and self-defense -- The first Christian emperor -- Conversion and coercion: the beginnings of a Christian empire -- Afterword: Gains and losses NO Includes bibliographical references CN BR180 SN 9781501136702 SN 9781501136719 K1 Constantine : I : Emperor of Rome : -337 : Influence K1 Church History : Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600