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  • Law, Religion, and the Making of a Christian Empire
    Dominic Stevens
    The transformation of the Roman Empire from a predominantly polytheistic state into a Christian empire stands among the most consequential developments in world history. Few historical processes have generated as much scholarly debate, not only because of their religious significance but also because of their profound political, legal, cultural, and social implications. The eme...
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  • Cosmic and Natural Metaphors in the Bible
    Dominic Stevens
    From the first verse of Genesis to the final vision of the heavenly Jerusalem, Scripture speaks in a language woven from the fabric of creation itself. Light and darkness, mountains and gardens, wind and fire, bread and water, stars and stones-these are not merely poetic ornaments but the very grammar through which divine revelation unfolds. The Bible does not treat the created...
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  • In the Fullness of Time
    Dominic Stevens
    The mystery of the Incarnation stands at the center of Christian faith, the moment in which the eternal Word entered history, assumed human nature, and dwelt among us. For the Catholic tradition, this event is not an isolated miracle dropped into the world without context, but the culmination of a divine pedagogy unfolding across centuries. God, who governs all things with wisd...
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  • Overview of the Roman Empire’s Role in God’s Plan
    Dominic Stevens
    From the earliest centuries of the Church, Christians have looked upon the vast sweep of Roman history with a sense of awe, not merely because Rome shaped the world in which the Gospel first appeared, but because Rome seemed to stand at the crossroads of divine providence. The Roman Empire was not simply a political entity, nor merely a civilization among others. For the Father...
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  • Early Christianity and Roman Imperial Culture
    Dominic Stevens
    Christianity was born into a world that, at first glance, seemed entirely inhospitable to its message. The Roman Empire, stretching from the misty shores of Britain to the deserts of Arabia, presented itself as the pinnacle of human civilization: a political and cultural colossus whose laws, armies, and traditions shaped the lives of millions. Yet within this vast imperial orde...
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  • Matthew the Evangelist
    Dominic Stevens
    From the earliest centuries of Christian memory, the figure of Matthew the Evangelist has stood at the crossroads of history, faith, and theology. His Gospel, placed first in the canonical order, has shaped the Church’s liturgy, catechesis, and doctrinal reflection in ways both subtle and profound. To approach Matthew is to approach the very foundations of Christian identity: t...
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  • The Infancy Narratives
    Dominic Stevens
    From the earliest centuries of the Church, Christians have turned with profound reverence to the opening chapters of Matthew and Luke, sensing in these brief but luminous passages a distillation of the entire Christian mystery. The Infancy Narratives are not sentimental preludes to the 'real' Gospel, nor are they decorative embellishments added to satisfy curiosity about Jesus’...
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  • The Gospel of Matthew and the Messiah Revealed
    Dominic Stevens
    The Gospel of Matthew stands at the threshold of the New Testament like a great doorway carved with symbols, prophecies, and ancient hopes. For nearly two millennia, the Church has approached this Gospel not merely as a historical record or literary composition, but as a divinely inspired testimony to the identity of Jesus Christ, the long‑awaited Messiah of Israel and the Rede...
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  • The Birth of the Church
    Dominic Stevens
    Reconstructing the Apostolic Age is an exercise in both historical imagination and disciplined scholarship. It requires entering a world that is at once familiar and foreign, shaped by forces that still reverberate through contemporary Christianity yet embedded in the political, social, and religious complexities of the first century. The task is not simply to retell the story ...
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  • The Second Temple Judaism - Sects, Expectations, and Messianic Hopes
    Dominic Stevens
    The world of Second Temple Judaism is a landscape shaped by restoration and rupture, continuity and reinvention, memory and expectation. It begins with a return-an act of rebuilding both a sanctuary and a people-and ends with a destruction so profound that it forced Judaism and emerging Christianity onto new historical trajectories. Between these two poles, from 539 BCE to 70 C...
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  • Peter, James, and Paul
    Dominic Stevens
    The story of early Christianity is often told as a seamless narrative of growth, proclamation, and spiritual vitality, but beneath the familiar contours lies a far more intricate landscape of competing visions, contested authority, and evolving identities. At the heart of this complexity stand three towering figures-Peter, James, and Paul-whose interactions, disagreements, and ...
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  • The Theology of the Sacraments in the Patristic Tradition
    Dominic Stevens
    This book offers a comprehensive exploration of how the early Church Fathers understood the sacred mysteries at the heart of Christian life. Drawing extensively from the writings of figures such as Justin Martyr, Irenaeus of Lyons, Cyril of Jerusalem, Basil the Great, Ambrose of Milan, Augustine of Hippo, and John Chrysostom, the book reconstructs the theological vision that sh...
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  • The Forgotten Power of Sacramentals
    Dominic Stevens
    The Forgotten Power of Sacramentals invites readers to rediscover one of the most overlooked treasures of the Catholic spiritual tradition. For centuries Christians sanctified their daily lives through sacred signs such as holy water, blessings, the rosary, medals, relics, and the sign of the cross. These sacramentals shaped the rhythm of Christian culture, strengthened believe...
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  • Ancient Judaism and the Roman Law
    Dominic Stevens
    Ancient Judaism and the Roman Law offers a sweeping historical exploration of one of the most fascinating legal encounters of the ancient world: the interaction between the sacred legal tradition of Judaism and the powerful juridical system of the Roman Empire. Spanning the centuries from the Roman conquest of Judea in the first century BCE to the transformations of the late Ro...
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  • Early Christianity and the Roman Law
    Dominic Stevens
    Early Christianity and the Roman Law explores one of the most dramatic transformations in world history: how a persecuted religious movement eventually reshaped the legal foundations of the Roman Empire. Beginning in the first century, when Christians were viewed by Roman authorities as followers of an illicit superstition, the book traces the evolving legal encounters between ...
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    17,58 €

  • The Social Order in the Early Christian Empire
    Dominic Stevens
    The Social Order in the Early Christian Empire offers a sweeping exploration of how Christianity transformed the structure of society during one of the most pivotal eras in world history. Moving from the third to the sixth centuries, the book examines the profound cultural and institutional shifts that occurred as a once-persecuted religious movement became the moral and social...
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    17,12 €

  • Heresy, Orthodoxy, and Ecclesiastical Authority in Late Antique Christianity
    Dominic Stevens
    Heresy, Orthodoxy, and Ecclesiastical Authority in Late Antique Christianity offers a sweeping and deeply researched exploration of one of the most formative periods in Christian history. Spanning the first five centuries of the Christian era, the book examines how theological conflict, institutional leadership, and imperial politics combined to shape the doctrines and structur...
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    17,07 €

  • Christianity’s Rise in the Late Roman World
    Dominic Stevens
    Christianity’s Rise in the Late Roman World explores one of the most dramatic transformations in world history: how a small, persecuted religious movement became the spiritual foundation of the Roman Empire. Spanning the turbulent centuries from the crisis of the third century to the end of the fifth century, this book traces the extraordinary journey of Christianity as it move...
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  • The Formation of Early Christian Liturgical Traditions
    Dominic Stevens
    The Formation of Early Christian Liturgical Traditions offers a sweeping historical and theological exploration of how Christian worship took shape during the first four centuries of the Church. Beginning with the religious world of Second Temple Judaism and the liturgical context of the Last Supper, the book traces the gradual emergence of Christian worship through apostolic c...
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    16,57 €

  • St. Ambrose of Milan and the Definition of the Virtues in De Officiis Ministrorum
    Dominic Stevens
    In the twilight of the Roman Empire, as Christianity transformed from persecuted sect to imperial religion, one man stood at the crossroads of classical wisdom and Christian faith. Ambrose of Milan-the reluctant bishop who confronted emperors, defended orthodoxy, and mentored Augustine-created a revolutionary ethical framework that would shape Western moral thought for over a m...
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    21,17 €

  • The Epistles of Peter
    Dominic Stevens
    In this comprehensive exploration of the Petrine Epistles, readers will discover the profound theological vision and pastoral wisdom of these remarkable New Testament writings. Often overshadowed by the Pauline corpus, First and Second Peter offer unique insights into Christian identity, suffering, hope, and faithful witness in a hostile world-themes that remain strikingly rele...
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  • The Synoptic Problem
    Dominic Stevens
    In this groundbreaking exploration of biblical scholarship’s most enduring puzzle, The Synoptic Problem offers readers a comprehensive and accessible guide to understanding how the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke relate to one another-and why it matters.When placed side by side, these three Gospels reveal fascinating patterns of agreement and difference that have captivated ...
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    22,63 €

  • The Historical Jesus
    Dominic Stevens
    In this groundbreaking exploration of history’s most influential figure, The Historical Jesus: Critical Perspectives on Gospel Narratives offers readers a fascinating journey into first-century Palestine to discover the man behind two millennia of faith, controversy, and cultural impact. Drawing on the latest archaeological discoveries, social-scientific research, and textual a...
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    22,61 €

  • Living Water
    Dominic Stevens
    In this illuminating theological exploration, readers are invited to discover the profound depths of John’s Gospel through its most compelling symbol: living water. From Cana’s transformed waters to the river of life in Revelation, this rich imagery reveals Christ’s invitation to experience divine life in its fullness.Weaving together insights from the Church Fathers, medieval ...
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    23,12 €

  • Church and Society in the Late Roman Empire
    Dominic Stevens
    In the span of just three centuries, Christianity transformed from a persecuted sect to the dominant religion of the Roman Empire-a revolution that would reshape Western civilization for millennia to come. Church and Society in the Late Roman Empire takes readers on a captivating journey through this remarkable transformation, revealing how a once-marginalized movement came to ...
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  • The Role of Miracles in the Gospels
    Dominic Stevens
    What do the miracles of Jesus reveal about his identity, mission, and continuing presence in the world today? Why did the Gospel writers devote so much attention to these extraordinary events, and how should modern readers understand them in an age dominated by scientific explanation?This groundbreaking book explores the miraculous dimensions of Christ’s ministry-from healing t...
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  • The Birth of Christian Orthodoxy in the Patristic Period
    Dominic Stevens
    How did a small Jewish sect following a crucified teacher transform into a world-changing religion with sophisticated theology that would shape Western civilization for two millennia? The Birth of Christian Orthodoxy in the Patristic Period takes readers on a fascinating journey through Christianity’s formative centuries, revealing the dramatic conflicts, brilliant minds, and s...
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    21,59 €

  • The Roots of the Church
    Dominic Stevens
    How did an obscure Jewish movement centered on an executed teacher become the world’s largest religion? The Roots of the Church takes readers on a riveting historical journey through Christianity’s formative first century, revealing the extraordinary story behind its explosive growth from Jerusalem to Rome.Drawing on the latest archaeological discoveries, ancient texts, and cut...
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    22,60 €

  • The Gospel and the Kingdom
    Dominic Stevens
    What did Jesus really mean when he proclaimed, 'The kingdom of God has come near'? In this groundbreaking exploration, we journey back to first-century Palestine to discover the revolutionary nature of Jesus’ central message.Drawing on the latest historical research and theological insights, 'The Gospel and the Kingdom' reveals how Jesus’ announcement of God’s kingdom would hav...
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    22,63 €

  • The Early Christian Church and Its First Heresies
    Dominic Stevens
    A Riveting Journey Through Christianity’s Formative BattlesThis groundbreaking book takes readers on a captivating journey through the turbulent first three centuries of Christianity, revealing how the faith we know today was shaped through intense intellectual battles and dramatic personal conflicts. Far from a dry theological study, The Early Christian Church and Its First He...
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