About the Book: This powerful first volume in a sweeping historical series traces the rise of Abrahamic monotheism, beginning with ancient Israel’s adoption of one God and culminating in the Christianization of the Roman Empire. Set against the backdrop of the Greco-Roman world, it explores Jesus’s life in Roman Judea and how his crucifixion and resurrection sparked the transformation of a small Jewish sect into a global, conversion-driven religion. The book examines the evolution of Christian theology, its conflict with paganism, and its aggressive dominance once adopted as Rome’s state religion. From Emperor Julian’s resistance to the destruction of polytheistic temples, it offers a sobering reflection on how Christianity reshaped world ideologies—from Islam and communism to modern secularism and social justice. A vital read for those interested in religious history, the fall of polytheism, and the global impact of Christian expansion.
