The Triumph of the Meek is a thorough, objective, and lively account of the rise of Christianity in the Near East, North Africa, Rome, and the Western world during its first three centuries. As broad in its appeal as it is in its scope, this thoughtful study synthesizes the latest discoveries in archaeology, ancient history, social history, anthropology, and New Testament scholarship to illuminate one of the most crucial chapters in history: the birth and formation of the religious movement that has profoundly influenced the heritage of Western civilization.