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Robert Knapp finds a new answer to the old question: why did Christianity take root and spread in the ancient Roman world?

About the Author

Robert Knapp taught ancient history for over thirty years at the University of California, Berkeley, where he is now Professor Emeritus. He has published extensively on the world of the Roman Empire, including Invisible Romans (Profile 2011).

Reviews

A most readable and enjoyable overview of religion in the Roman Empire ... an excellent book.
*Times Higher Education*

Praise for Invisible Romans:
'Hugely ambitious ... entertaining as well as informative
*Scotsman*

If you like your information to come thick and fast, this is the book for you
*BBC History*

Knapp discovers the hopes, dreams and lives of ordinary people living under Imperial Rome ... a remarkably kind and thoughtful book.
*THES*

This unusual and scholarly book is rich with revelation.
*Daily Express*

Fascinating ... Knapp puts [his] case forcefully and well.
*The Times*