Nick Page
Kingdom of Fools: The Unlikely Rise of the Early Church
- ISBN 13:
- 9780340996263
- author:
- Nick Page
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Hodder & Stoughton
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 13 x 2.6 cm
- Genre:
- History, Archaeology, By Period,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Kingdom of Fools: An Unlikely Rise to Power In the early Christian movement, followers were often mocked as "fools" by Roman commentators. Yet, despite persecution and violence, this ragtag group of individuals created a movement that changed the world. Led by people from humble backgrounds - fishermen, tax collectors, and ordinary Jews - the early Christians challenged the values of their time. The apostle Paul, himself a Pharisee and Roman citizen, believed that God chose those who were considered foolish to shame the wise. This radical approach was difficult for the Romans to comprehend. Nick Page explores how the early Christians lived, worshipped, and spread their message in this fresh and accessible biography.
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