Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-279) and index.
In this fascinating study of antiquity, Thomas Finn explores the role of ritual and conversion in Judaism, Christianity, Greco-Roman Paganism, and the philosophical schools. Finn makes history come alive both by carefully delineating the historical, cultural, and social factors at work in conversion and by drawing on the stories and firsthand accounts of conversion in ancient times.
From death to rebirth.
Conversion-- Christianity-- History of doctrines-- Early church, ca. 30-600.
Conversion-- Judaism.
Conversion, Comparative studies.
Conversion-- Histoire des doctrines-- ca 30-600 (Église primitive)