

Pagans
The End of Traditional Religion and the Rise of Christianity
Author: James J. O'Donnell
Narrator: David Drummond
Unabridged: 7 hr 52 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Tantor Media
Published: 08/15/2017
Categories: Nonfiction, History, Ancient History, Religion, Paganism & Neo-paganism
Synopsis
Religious scholar James J. O'Donnell takes us on a lively tour of the Ancient Roman world through the fourth century CE, when Romans of every nationality, social class, and religious preference found their world suddenly constrained by rulers who preferred a strange new god. Some joined this new cult, while others denied its power, erroneously believing it was little more than a passing fad.
In Pagans, O'Donnell brings to life various pagan rites and essential features of Roman religion and life, offers fresh portraits of iconic historical figures, including Constantine, Julian, and Augustine, and explores important themes—Rome versus the east, civilization versus barbarism, plurality versus unity, rich versus poor, and tradition versus innovation—in this startling account.