Alan Kreider

Patient Ferment of the Early Church

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ISBN 13:: 9780801048494
author:: Alan Kreider
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Baker Academic
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2016
Pages:: 336
Dimensions:: 15.2 x 2.1 x 22.9 cm
Genre:: History, Religious History, Christianity, Alan Kreider,Patient Ferment of the Early Church,Baker Academic,0801048494,Christianity: General,Religion,Religion - Church History,Church history - Pr,Church history - Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600,
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The Patient Ferment of the Early Church: A Study of Christianity's Rise in the Roman Empire. In this thought-provoking historical study, Alan Kreider explores how Christianity grew in the first four hundred years despite facing numerous challenges and obstacles. Challenging traditional understandings, Kreider argues that patience played a central role in the life and witness of early Christians, who prioritised prayer, catechesis, and worship over evangelism. The church's remarkable growth is attributed to this patient ferment, rather than specific strategies or tactics. Through meticulous research and analysis, Kreider sheds new light on the spread of Christianity in the Roman Empire, revealing a complex and nuanced story that defies simplistic explanations. By examining the virtues and practices of early Christians, Kreider offers a fresh perspective on one of history's most significant events, inviting readers to consider the enduring power of faith and perseverance.

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