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Please note, this is an AUDIO BOOK - ON A CD. Enjoy 'The Darkening Age', an enthralling unabridged audio experience that reveals the largely unknown story of a militant religion's assault on the teachings of the Classical world. This exceptional audiobook highlights the ruthless and intolerant nature of early Christians, challenging the long-held belief that they were simply meek and mild. Instead, Catherine Nixey meticulously details a historical account where non-conformists faced severe repercussions, including societal and physical persecution. From the first to the sixth centuries, many who opposed this ideology experienced annihilation—a narrative captivatingly presented in this standard audio format CD. With its authoritative narrative, 'The Darkening Age' is a must-have for history enthusiasts and anyone interested in the evolution of belief systems. This brand new audiobook from Bolinda/Macmillan audio is perfect for those seeking to deepen their understanding of religious history. Free shipping is available for this item from our Auckland warehouse, ensuring there are no unexpected import charges, custom duties, or taxes, and please allow 15 days for shipping. Immerse yourself in this compelling exploration of faith, intolerance, and the clash of civilizations with 'The Darkening Age'.
Please note this is an AUDIO BOOK - ON A CD. Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509899814
Format: CD standard audio format
Year: 2018
Publisher: Bolinda/Macmillan audio
Description:
The Darkening Age is the largely unknown story of how a militant religion deliberately attacked and suppressed the teachings of the Classical world, ushering in centuries of unquestioning adherence to 'one true faith'.
Despite the long-held notion that the early Christians were meek and mild, going to their martyr's deaths singing hymns of love and praise, the truth, as Catherine Nixey reveals, is very different. Far from being meek and mild, they were violent, ruthless and fundamentally intolerant. Unlike the polytheistic world, in which the addition of one new religion made no fundamental difference to the old ones, this new ideology stated not only that it was the way, the truth and the light but that, by extension, every single other way was wrong and had to be destroyed. From the first century to the sixth, those who didn't fall into step with its beliefs were pursued in every possible way: social, legal, financial and physical. Their altars were upturned and their temples demolished, their statues hacked to pieces and their priests killed. It was an annihilation.
Authoritative, vividly written and utterly compelling, this is a remarkable debut from a brilliant young historian.
Please note this is an AUDIO BOOK - ON A CD. Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509899814
Format: CD standard audio format
Year: 2018
Publisher: Bolinda/Macmillan audio
Description:
The Darkening Age is the largely unknown story of how a militant religion deliberately attacked and suppressed the teachings of the Classical world, ushering in centuries of unquestioning adherence to 'one true faith'.
Despite the long-held notion that the early Christians were meek and mild, going to their martyr's deaths singing hymns of love and praise, the truth, as Catherine Nixey reveals, is very different. Far from being meek and mild, they were violent, ruthless and fundamentally intolerant. Unlike the polytheistic world, in which the addition of one new religion made no fundamental difference to the old ones, this new ideology stated not only that it was the way, the truth and the light but that, by extension, every single other way was wrong and had to be destroyed. From the first century to the sixth, those who didn't fall into step with its beliefs were pursued in every possible way: social, legal, financial and physical. Their altars were upturned and their temples demolished, their statues hacked to pieces and their priests killed. It was an annihilation.
Authoritative, vividly written and utterly compelling, this is a remarkable debut from a brilliant young historian.