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Essays on conversion

2 essays

Nov 12, 2024ACX

Book Review: The Rise Of Christianity

Scott Alexander reviews Rodney Stark's 'The Rise of Christianity', which examines factors contributing to Christianity's growth from a small cult to a dominant religion in the Roman Empire.

59 min read 9,077 words

Apr 21, 2021ACX

No, Really, Why Are So Many Christians In Colombia Converting To Orthodox Judaism?

Scott Alexander examines the unusual trend of Colombian Christians converting to Orthodox Judaism, exploring various sociological and cultural explanations for this phenomenon.

23 min read 3,475 words

Christianity community dynamics conversion