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Christianity and the Roman Games
by Richard F., Ph.D. Devoe
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation (2003-03)
ISBN: 1401063020
EAN: 9781401063023
Dewey Decimal #: 937
Paperback: 172 pages
SKU: 90308000194
Condition: New
Comments: 1401063020 New, never read, may have minor wear on cover.
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Product Description
"Christians to the lions!" The image of early Christian victims of pagan blood - lust in the Roman arenas are as familiar as a catechism to Christians of all ages. Dr. Richard DeVoe parallels the development of these two great social forces of the Roman Empire: Christianity; the Roman games which included not only the arena, but also the circus and the theatre. He questions why Christianity did not have more effect on the Roman games, as both institutions grew apace for four centuries. He concludes, contrary to traditional church history, that Christianity did not limit, but, in fact absorbed and perpetuated the games. Why? With regard not only to the games, but also education, the military and the imperial cult, Rome was not Christianized: Christianity was paganized! Christianity and the Roman Games traces this process of paganization from the first through the fifth centuries, discovering surprising consequences both for Christianity and subsequent history.
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Customer Reviews
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The man who stole my life!!!
Rating  (5)
Date: 2007-09-25
Holy Bible: King James Version, Complete
This is DeVoe's favorite piece of literature.
I highly recommend his book. Dr. DeVoe has a gripping way of invading one's life. It is impossible to get him out of your head once he has penetrated your mind. FLEE! FLEE IN TERROR!!!
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