Economic Origins of Roman Christianity
Author | : Robert Burton Ekelund |
Publisher | : University of Chicago Press |
Total Pages | : 284 |
Release | : 2011-08-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780226200026 |
ISBN-13 | : 0226200027 |
Rating | : 4/5 (027 Downloads) |
Download or read book Economic Origins of Roman Christianity written by Robert Burton Ekelund and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2011-08-15 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using basic concepts of economic theory, the authors explain the origin and subsequent spread of Roman Christianity, showing first how the standard concepts of risk, cost and benefit can account for the demand for religion.