The Change of Conversion and the Origin of Christendom

First-class insight into the life and mission of the Christian church in the first four centuries, based on solid scholarship and a clear sense of mission.--Samuel Escobar, Palmer Theological SeminaryWritten in a lively and clear manner, this small volume makes many connections between different aspects of early Christian history and practice. I have learned from reading it and recommend it to both scholars and beginners.--Paul Bradshaw, University of Notre DameKreider traces the changing nature