The Christianization of the Roman World (AD 100-400) by Peter Brown

"The Christianization of the Roman World (AD 100-400)" is a book written by Peter Brown, a historian and expert on the late antique period. The book explores the process of the spread and eventual dominance of Christianity in the Roman Empire during the period between AD 100-400. Brown examines the various factors that contributed to the success of Christianity in the Roman world, including the appeal of its message to different social groups, the support of the ruling elite, and the ways in which the religion adapted to different cultural and social contexts. He also looks at the ways in which Christianity interacted and competed with other religious practices and beliefs of the time. The book also covers the impact of Christianity on the cultural, social and political development of the Roman empire. Brown examines the ways in which Christianity changed the Roman society, its economy, and its political structure. He also covers the ways in which the Christianity interacted with the Roman state and how the state in turn shaped the development of Christianity. "The Christianization of the Roman World" is widely considered as a classic work in the field of late antique history and the history of Christianity, and is widely read by scholars, students and general readers interested in the period. It is praised for its comprehensive and nuanced analysis of the process of Christianization of the Roman World and its attention to detail.