
The Fall of the Pagans and the Origins of Medieval Christianity
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Kenneth W. Harl
Explore the dramatic interaction between Judaism, Christianity, and paganism in Rome from the 1st to the 6th centuries. Why did pagan Rome clash with the early Christians? What was it like to be a Jew or a Christian under Roman law? And how did Christianity ultimately achieve dominance in the Roman Empire?
Over the course of 24 lectures, Professor Harl enables you to grasp the full historical sweep of this critically important era and its key figures. You'll examine why Christianity was able to emerge and endure and, in turn, spark a critical transition for religion, culture, and politics that underpins much of how today's Western world - both Christian and non-Christian alike - thinks about ethics, sin, redemption, forgiveness, progress, and so much more.
While the Judeo-Christian values that have shaped society's ideas are ones we might today take for granted, their emergence from an ancient era dominated by loyalties to a vast array of gods would once have seemed the most unlikely of narratives. Even after the Roman emperor Constantine converted to Christianity in A.D. 312, it would not be until the 6th-century reign of Justinian that medieval Christianity would emerge and this new historical pathway confirmed.
In this magnificent course, Professor Harl brings to life some of the most important and fascinating episodes of the era, taking you on a vibrant trek through the past - one that will lead you to a deeper understanding of the bedrock beliefs of Western culture.
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That said. It wasn't very well organized - he was constantly referencing forward and back in time. Even my very solid knowledge of this time period wasn't always enough for me to keep things straight.
This series was almost more food for thought than straight history. It's more useful to someone interested in contemplating historiography and those types of arguments than someone who wants to learn about this time period per say. If you aren't already familiar with the time period you will be confused.
That said, I learned a ton and found most of his arguments to be very believable. Glad I listened 😁
loved it but
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Great Course; Lives up to the name.
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Fall of the Pagans and Rise of Christianity
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never really considered how important coinage could be as a window into the world from which they came
interesting take on the rise of Christianity
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Peak Harl
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What made the experience of listening to The Fall of the Pagans and the Origins of Medieval Christianity the most enjoyable?
I grew up in a very Christian family, but hardly knew anything about the history of my faith. Of course, I was told how the religion started in Sunday School, but years later I have grown to seek accurate information. After years of study, I've realized much of the church history presented in Sunday School is the religious equivalent of urban legends. Religion is a powerful force in our lives, and everyone, religious or not, ought to seek out scholarly works (not apologetics) that throw the light of reason and real facts into our world.Have you listened to any of Professor Kenneth W. Harl’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
Professor Kenneth W. Harl did a fantastic job of taking all the complex social issues and weaving them into a coherent whole. It does take careful listening, and the professor never talks down to us. Sometimes you can really hear the passion in his voice.Not what they told you in Sunday School
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Very informative and captivating
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K. Harl is absolutely the best.
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The context that helps put the bible in perspective
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Dr. Harl
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