the shrines of the pagan healing god Asclepius; they were free, without charge!10 Further, Irenaeus added, the Christian prayers were effective and led to conversion: “those who have been cleansed from evil spirits frequently both believe [in Christ], and join themselves to the church.”11 When conversations took place in workplaces, they often had to do with spiritual power: “I’m sorry your son is ill; we have people who can pray for him. May we help you?”12 A second attraction was the distinctive