Strange Religion: How the First Christians Were Weird, Dangerous, and Compelling

Discover how the earliest Christians were perceived as unusual and even dangerous within Roman society. Their beliefs and practices set them apart, presenting a radical departure from the religious norms of the ancient world.

In Strange Religion, Nijay Gupta explores the emergence of the Christian faith against its Roman backdrop. This book reveals how these early followers:

• Challenged societal expectations and pushed boundaries.
• Embraced distinctive ways of believing, worshipping, and living.
• Influenced perceptions of religion for those around them.
• Initiated a movement that experienced rapid growth.

Featuring numerous images, this resource offers a compelling look at the foundational period of Christianity. It provides encouragement and hope by examining the example of the first Christians. This work is recognized as an Outreach 2025 Recommended Resource of the Year (Culture) and offers a fresh, rigorously researched perspective on Christianity's origins, as noted by Publishers Weekly.