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The Triumph of Christianity

By: Bart D. Ehrman, The Great Courses
Narrated by: Professor Bart D. Ehrman
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The growth of Christianity in the early centuries of the Common Era is one of the most extraordinary stories in world history. What began with a preaching day laborer and his dozen or so disciples soon grew to be the largest religion in the world, eventually taking over the entire Roman Empire. How did that happen? How was such a movement possible?

Over the years, scholars have offered a variety of theories, including:

  • The nature of Christianity as both exclusive and evangelical
  • The single-handed efforts of the Apostle Paul
  • The appeal of the Christian message for pagan audiences
  • The conversion of the Roman emperor Constantine

While all of these theories may have been involved, the rise of Christianity nonetheless feels like an impossibility. Delve into this fascinating occurrence in The Triumph of Christianity. Taught by Dr. Bart. D. Ehrman, these 24 investigative lectures trace the exponential growth of Christianity, from its origins in a Jewish outpost of the Roman Empire to its spread throughout the entire Western world.

In this extraordinary course, you will investigate the historical events that led to such an astonishing feat. With the objective eye of a historian, Bart takes you through the ancient Roman world, offering analysis on what we can know for sure and what lies in the realm of myth. While Bart is careful to delineate history from religion, he walks you through a number of theological discussions and debates around the nature of Christ, salvation, “end times”, and more.

Along the way, you will meet the historical Jesus and other figures from the beginnings of Christianity; learn about the Acts of the Apostles as they spread the message far and wide; see how the apocalyptic message of Jesus transformed into a theology of salvation; and witness the development of a unified church. From the message of Jesus of Nazareth to the beginnings of a Christian Roman Empire, The Triumph of Christianity provides new insights into one of the most compelling stories ever recorded.

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informative and interesting

I really enjoyed this book. I have studied this subject before, but I this insightful and informative. I have just bought his book on the New Testament.

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Great course, very engaging teacher

I really enjoyed this course, couldn't put it down. The teacher is very knowledgeable and passionate about the subject of historical Christianity. It was very enjoyable to listen to and learn from him. It was also very helpful that the teacher taught in an impartial manner, using the perspective of a historian. Whenever he did provide his personal opinion, he stated it was that beforehand. I often disagreed with the teacher's personal views but deeply enjoyed his lectures. I've now downloaded all the other courses by this teacher and am going to listen to them too. Highly recommend.

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