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Christian History, Issue 63, Summer 1999
World Christianity
'Be Christian Or Die'
When it comes to conversion by the sword, few can match the ruthless exploits of King Olaf Trygvesson.
by James Reston, Jr.
Dead Man Converting
King Olaf Haraldsson had only modest success at Christianizing his people-until a year after he was killed in battle.
by Michael Scott Rohan & Allan Scott
Why Trust the White Christ?
Besides seeking spiritual solace, Vikings were attracted by Christianity's tangible blessings.
by Birgit and Peter Sawyer
Also: The Dead Still Speak
Planting the Seed
How missionaries' modest beginnings eventually bore fruit in Denmark.
by J. R. Christianson
From Hammer to Cross, Slowly
The conversion of Sweden was unspectacular-and for that reason most illuminating.
by Mark Galli
Father-Son Saga
The story of Erik the Red, his son Leif (the famous explorer), and the most misnamed of Viking lands.
by Roger McKnight
Althings Work to the Good
At a legislative "Althing", a pagan judge prevented civil war in Iceland-by converting everyone to Christianity.
by James W. Marchand
LINK FORUM
Converting by the Sword
Why Christians used it, why it "worked", and why it died.
An interview with Richard Fletcher
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