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A “marvelous” (Economist) account of how the Christian Revolution forged the Western imagination.
Crucifixion, the Romans believed, was the worst fate imaginable, a punishment reserved for slaves. How astonishing it was, then, that people should have come to believe that one particular victim of crucifixion – an obscure provincial by the name of Jesus – was to be worshipped as a god. Dominion explores the implications of this shocking conviction as they have reverberated throughout history.
Today, the West remains utterly saturated by Christian assumptions. As Tom Holland demonstrates, our morals and ethics are not universal but are instead the fruits of a very distinctive civilization. Concepts such as secularism, liberalism, science, and homosexuality are deeply rooted in a Christian seedbed. From Babylon to the Beatles, Saint Michael to #MeToo, Dominion tells the story of how Christianity transformed the modern world.
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Customers find the book engaging and interesting. They describe it as a page-turner with an engaging and convincing writing style. Many consider it a worthwhile read and one of the greatest non-fiction books ever. Readers appreciate the honest and non-partisan approach to church, philosophical, and political history. The style is described as breezy and artistic. However, some readers feel the book is somewhat shallow at times and not suitable for beginners.
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