He has done his homework quite carefully, and is fully abreast of contemporary scholarship and the relevant literature. He demolishes a number of widely held myths along the way, and backs up his impressive array of knowledge with prodigious amounts of research.
Those already aware of his earlier works will find some familiar territory here, but there are a number of new issues covered as well. This is not a standard history of Christianity, but more of a thematic approach, with each meaty chapter covering important historical, sociological and ecclesiastical topics.
Stark has already penned a number of volumes on related themes, but here he offers a detailed look at the spread of Christianity over the last two millennia. This is another very important and helpful volume by the world-class historian and sociologist of religion.
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