Christians and Pagans
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The Conversion of Britain from Alban to Bede
Malcolm Lambert
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Christians and Pagans offers a comprehensive and highly readable account of the coming of Christianity to Britain, its coexistence or conflict with paganism, and its impact on the lives of both indigenous islanders and invading Anglo-Saxons.
The Christianity of Roman Britain, so often treated in isolation, is here deftly integrated with the history of the British churches of the Celtic world, and with the histories of Ireland, Iona, and Pictland. Combining chronicle and literary evidence with the fruits of the latest archaeological research, Malcolm Lambert illuminates how the conversion process changed the hearts and minds of early Britain.
"Comprehensive, wide-ranging, consistently revealing, and enjoyable, this is a book that will give readers pleasure well beyond Christmas."—Paul Cavill, Church Times
“A captivating narrative . . . an important contribution . . . thoughtful, enjoyable, and valuable.”—A. M. Juster, First Things
“Fascinating . . . Lambert’s account has numerous strengths [including] his treatment of the “lost church” . . . and insightful treatment of major figures.”—Alan Kreider, International Bulletin of Missionary Research
“The complex story of the Christianization of Britain . . . can be told well only by someone with Lambert’s erudition. [A] useful and fascinating work.”—Lawrence S. Cunningham, Commonweal
“Noted Medieval historian Malcolm Lambert has provided readers with a welcome addition to our understanding of Christianity in early Britain. Covering roughly a span of six centuries, Lambert judiciously incorporates sources such as Gildas and Bede alongside an impressive array of recent archaeological discoveries.”—R Stephen Bagby, Theological Book Review Vol.23 No.1
“Christians and Pagans illuminates a surprising amount of interesting and diverse material in a lively and engaging manner. A well-researched and valuable corrective to Bede, Lambert’s book is a welcome contribution to Church history, of interest to the general reader and specialist alike.”—Barnaby Hughes, Theology
Publication Date: December 12, 2017
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