The Rise of Western Christendom

List of Illustrations ix

Preface to the Tenth Anniversary Revised Edition xi

Preface to the Second Edition xlviii

Introduction 1

Part I Empire and Aftermath: A.D. 200–500 35

1 “The Laws of Countries”: Prologue and Overview 37

2 Christianity and Empire 54

3 Tempora Christiana: Christian Times 72

4 Virtutes sanctorum . . . s...