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The author cites an early critique of Christianity by a pagan intellectual named Celsus, who criticizes the early Christian evangelists from running away from e
by vowelless 9y ago
The author cites an early critique of Christianity by a pagan intellectual named Celsus, who criticizes the early Christian evangelists from running away from engaging in intellectual debates. Also one thing to keep in mind is that a very small number of people were actually educated at this time. The vast majority of people were not educated, slaves, etc. He also alleges that it is possible many of the early Christian converts were women, who were shunned from the power structures and oppressed.
- pmarreck 9y agoI was curious about this individual (my new ancient-hero-of-the-day) and came across this https://streetapologist.wordpress.com/2014/11/01/celsus-vs-the-early-christians-177-180-ad/ https://streetapologist.wordpress.com/2014/11/01/celsus-vs-t... for anyone else curious. Also > secular humanist, former Muslim My opinion is not evidence, but here it is anyway: You made the right decision, here.