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.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [243]-255) and index.
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Roman Christianity : an evolving monopoly -- Religion, history, and social science -- Economics of religious belief -- Entrepreneurship, networking, and the success of early Christianity -- Constantine and Rome's acceptance of Christianity -- The drive to church monopoly : Constantine to Charlemagne -- Roman Christian monopoly in the early medieval period -- The Roman church monopoly triumphant -- Appendix : the impact of Saint Paul.