Books by Maijastina Kahlos

Most surveys of religious tolerance and intolerance start from the medieval and early modern period. This title widens the historical perspective to encompass late antiquity, examining ancient discussions of religious moderation and coercion in their historical contexts.

Explores the construction of Christian identity in fourth and fifth centuries through inventing, fabricating and sharpening binary oppositions. Discussing the relations and interaction between pagan and Christian cultures, this book examines how the Christian argumentation against pagans was intertwined with self-perception and self-affirmation.