The Scriptural Universe of Ancient Christianity

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Reference, History, Ancient History
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Author: Guy G. Stroumsa ISBN: 9780674974869
Publisher: Harvard University Press Publication: November 14, 2016
Imprint: Harvard University Press Language: English
Author: Guy G. Stroumsa
ISBN: 9780674974869
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Publication: November 14, 2016
Imprint: Harvard University Press
Language: English
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Perhaps more than any other cause, the passage of texts from scroll to codex in late antiquity converted the Roman Empire from paganism to Christianity and enabled the worldwide spread of Christian faith. Guy Stroumsa describes how canonical scripture was established and how its interpretation replaced blood sacrifice in religious ritual.

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Perhaps more than any other cause, the passage of texts from scroll to codex in late antiquity converted the Roman Empire from paganism to Christianity and enabled the worldwide spread of Christian faith. Guy Stroumsa describes how canonical scripture was established and how its interpretation replaced blood sacrifice in religious ritual.

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