How Christianity Saved Civilization: ...And Must Do So Again
Ancient Rome's brutal culture exploited the weak and considered human life expendable. Women were used as property; unwanted children were left on the streets to die.

Four centuries later, even ordinary men and women prospered in what had become a vigorous new Christian society – a society that served the vulnerable, exalted women, treasured virtue, and loved peace.

Faith had triumphed. Truth was proclaimed. And on this rock—solid foundation, Christian society flourished in the West for the next 1500 years.

These eye—opening pages document the many ways in which Christians penetrated and civilized that debased Roman empire, introducing then—radical notions such as the equal dignity of women, respect for life, protection of the weak and vulnerable, and the obligation of rulers to serve those they rule and maximize their freedom.

Here you'll learn about the seven specific areas where any paganism, ancient or modern, is particularly vulnerable. They provide a roadmap for modern Christians to reclaim for the Faith our own neo—pagan modern culture.

Facing an overwhelmingly dark and hostile culture, Rome's early Christians took the steps necessary to transform it. Their struggles and the hard lessons they learned – documented here – afford us hope that, by imitating their example, we may do the same for our culture today.

How Christianity Saved Civilization was previously published as Seven Revolutions: How Christianity Changed the World and Can Change It Again. This new edition has been brought into print to offer hope that Christianity may once again transform our dark and hostile culture.

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How Christianity Saved Civilization: ...And Must Do So Again
Ancient Rome's brutal culture exploited the weak and considered human life expendable. Women were used as property; unwanted children were left on the streets to die.

Four centuries later, even ordinary men and women prospered in what had become a vigorous new Christian society – a society that served the vulnerable, exalted women, treasured virtue, and loved peace.

Faith had triumphed. Truth was proclaimed. And on this rock—solid foundation, Christian society flourished in the West for the next 1500 years.

These eye—opening pages document the many ways in which Christians penetrated and civilized that debased Roman empire, introducing then—radical notions such as the equal dignity of women, respect for life, protection of the weak and vulnerable, and the obligation of rulers to serve those they rule and maximize their freedom.

Here you'll learn about the seven specific areas where any paganism, ancient or modern, is particularly vulnerable. They provide a roadmap for modern Christians to reclaim for the Faith our own neo—pagan modern culture.

Facing an overwhelmingly dark and hostile culture, Rome's early Christians took the steps necessary to transform it. Their struggles and the hard lessons they learned – documented here – afford us hope that, by imitating their example, we may do the same for our culture today.

How Christianity Saved Civilization was previously published as Seven Revolutions: How Christianity Changed the World and Can Change It Again. This new edition has been brought into print to offer hope that Christianity may once again transform our dark and hostile culture.

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How Christianity Saved Civilization: ...And Must Do So Again

How Christianity Saved Civilization: ...And Must Do So Again

by Mike Aquilina
How Christianity Saved Civilization: ...And Must Do So Again

How Christianity Saved Civilization: ...And Must Do So Again

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Ancient Rome's brutal culture exploited the weak and considered human life expendable. Women were used as property; unwanted children were left on the streets to die.

Four centuries later, even ordinary men and women prospered in what had become a vigorous new Christian society – a society that served the vulnerable, exalted women, treasured virtue, and loved peace.

Faith had triumphed. Truth was proclaimed. And on this rock—solid foundation, Christian society flourished in the West for the next 1500 years.

These eye—opening pages document the many ways in which Christians penetrated and civilized that debased Roman empire, introducing then—radical notions such as the equal dignity of women, respect for life, protection of the weak and vulnerable, and the obligation of rulers to serve those they rule and maximize their freedom.

Here you'll learn about the seven specific areas where any paganism, ancient or modern, is particularly vulnerable. They provide a roadmap for modern Christians to reclaim for the Faith our own neo—pagan modern culture.

Facing an overwhelmingly dark and hostile culture, Rome's early Christians took the steps necessary to transform it. Their struggles and the hard lessons they learned – documented here – afford us hope that, by imitating their example, we may do the same for our culture today.

How Christianity Saved Civilization was previously published as Seven Revolutions: How Christianity Changed the World and Can Change It Again. This new edition has been brought into print to offer hope that Christianity may once again transform our dark and hostile culture.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781622827190
Publisher: Sophia Institute Press
Publication date: 01/11/2019
Pages: 270
Product dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Mike Aquilina is the award—winning author of more than forty books on Catholic history, doctrine, and devotion. His works have been translated into many languages. He has hosted nine television series and several documentary films and is a frequent guest on Catholic radio.

Table of Contents

A Note on the Text ix

1 The Church of the Future Can Learn from the Church of the Past 3

2 A Revolution of the Person 35

3 A Revolution in the Home 57

4 A Revolution of Work 79

5 A Revolution of Religion 99

6 A Revolution of Community 131

7 A Revolution in Death 153

8 A Revolution of the State 173

9 The Church Can Change the World Again 203

10 A Christian's To-Do List for the Twenty-First Century 227

About the Authors 249

Mike Aquilina 251

James L. Papandrea 255

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