Christendom
The Triumph of a Religion, AD 300-1300
What's it about
Ever wonder how a small, persecuted faith became the dominant force that shaped Western civilization? Discover the surprising political maneuvers, pivotal battles, and social upheavals that propelled Christianity from a fringe movement to the bedrock of an empire in just a few centuries. You'll learn how emperors used religion as a tool for unity, why key theological debates were settled by swords as much as scripture, and how the church's power grew to rival that of kings. Uncover the real story of Christianity's thousand-year rise to absolute power.
Meet the author
Peter Heather is the Professor of Medieval History at King’s College London and a world-leading authority on the late Roman Empire and its successor states. His extensive archaeological and historical research across Europe provides a unique, ground-level perspective on how Christianity transformed from a persecuted sect into a dominant world religion. This deep engagement with the material past allows him to challenge long-held assumptions and reveal the intricate, often surprising, story of Christendom’s rise.
What's it about
Ever wonder how a small, persecuted faith became the dominant force that shaped Western civilization? Discover the surprising political maneuvers, pivotal battles, and social upheavals that propelled Christianity from a fringe movement to the bedrock of an empire in just a few centuries. You'll learn how emperors used religion as a tool for unity, why key theological debates were settled by swords as much as scripture, and how the church's power grew to rival that of kings. Uncover the real story of Christianity's thousand-year rise to absolute power.
Meet the author
Peter Heather is the Professor of Medieval History at King’s College London and a world-leading authority on the late Roman Empire and its successor states. His extensive archaeological and historical research across Europe provides a unique, ground-level perspective on how Christianity transformed from a persecuted sect into a dominant world religion. This deep engagement with the material past allows him to challenge long-held assumptions and reveal the intricate, often surprising, story of Christendom’s rise.
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