Anatolia : land, men, and Gods in Asia Minor. Volume 2, The rise of the Church

The second volume of this magisterial study covers the period of the Roman Empire and looks in detail at the changes brought about by imperial rule. This comprehensive study of the history of Asia Minor in antiquity charts Anatolian history from the time of Alexander the Great to the heyday of the Byzantine Empire. This particular volume examines the rise of Christianity across the region. A study of the history of Asia Minor in antiquity. This second volume looks at the rise of Christianity evaluated against the background of native Anatolian religious beliefs and practices. v. 1. The Celts in Anatolia and the impact of Roman rule v. 2. The rise of the Church.