UID:
almafu_9959232440002883
Format:
1 online resource (xiv, 354 p.)
Edition:
1st ed.
ISBN:
0-674-04304-9
Content:
What did it take to cause the Roman aristocracy to turn to Christianity, changing centuries-old beliefs and religious traditions? This title takes a fresh look at this much-debated question, looking at the historical evidence in order to try and understand why pagan aristocrats decided to convert to Christianity.
Note:
Originally published: 2002.
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Preface 1. Approaches to a Paradox 2. Defining the Senatorial Aristocracy 3. Aristocratic Men: Social Origins 4. Aristocratic Men: Career Paths 5. Aristocratic Women 6. The Emperor's Influence on Aristocratic Conversion 7. The Aristocrats' Influence on Christianity Tables Appendix 1: Sources, Criteria, and Variables for the Database Appendix 2: Names and Religious Affiliation of Aristocrats in the Study Appendix 3: Sources for the Database-Addenda and Corrigenda to PLRE Appendix 4: High Office Holders Abbreviations and Frequently Cited Works Notes Index
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English
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0-674-01603-3
Language:
English
DOI:
10.4159/9780674043046
