Over thirty essays provide a comprehensive overview of the essential events; persons; places and issues involved in the emergence of the Christian religion in the Mediterranean world over the first three centuries. The collection traces the dynamic history from the time of Jesus through to the rise of Imperial Christianity in the fourth century. It provides a thoughtful and well-documented analysis of the diverse forms of Christian community; identity and practice that arose soon after Jesus's death; and which through missionary efforts were soon implanted throughout the Roman Empire.
#418606 in Books Paine Lincoln 2015-10-27 2015-10-27Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.16 x 1.57 x 6.58l; .0 #File Name: 1101970359800 pagesThe Sea and Civilization A Maritime History of the World
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Mankind's Journey on the Sea xBy Ocean View RetireeHumans are land animals. We breathe air ; we move quickly; we eat foods primarily grown on land; and live our lives on land. Yet the sea; which comprises 70 percent of the planet we occupy; has been vital from the earliest days of mankind. Lincoln Paine has compiled an extensive book detailing how the water has figured in to almost every aspect of human life; from trade to war to simple exploration. Long read; but interesting enough to stay with for the duration. He covers East and West; and I learned a lot of history I hadn't studied before.The only reason I gave this book four stars instead of five is the paucity and scarcity of maps. Many of those provided were of poor quality and did not indicate the place names referred to in the text. A geographer would spend a lot of time flipping back and forth to understand what was being described.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A valuable sea-based perspective on history seldom taught in schoolBy strixThis book provides a valuable sea-based perspective on history different from what we typically learn in school. I found this highly enlightening. The author provides great detail; sometimes more detail than I would have liked. However; the detail shows the author's mastery of the subject; and offers something for all readers.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Encyclopedic coverage. Well written; although filled with so ...By Elmer J. HoefferEncyclopedic coverage. Well written; although filled with so much information makes for slow reading. Not summer reading; but well worth the time put in to obtain such a thorough coverage of the subject.
