Constantine (4th CE) And Augustus: A Comparative Analysis

The new faith that brought a message and established the resurrection of Jesus Christ was the faith that Constantine adopted as a child from his mother. Christianity during Constantine’s reign established much dominance over other religions and was the main reason for influence of the Christian. Christianity in the Roman world had many perils from gladiatorial battles, to forms of charity which affected the Roman world for good (McGiffert, 34). Charity became with

In Document E it says that although the Emperor Galerius does not agree with the Christians religion they will be accepted in Roman society. This means that the emperor saw the loss of the Christian's life so terrible he needed to save them before the Roman empire crumbled. Document F expresses that Constantine issued the Edict of Milan to stop the persecution of Christians in Rome for their religion. This shows that the emperors took action so that Christianity could grow and expand as a religion and gain followers to work for the greater good. Document G says that Theodosius created a code that entailed that Christianity was now a state religion and was to be completely accepted throughout Rome. This ended any persecution of Christians in Rome and made the final step for Christianity to become a state religion. The emperors of Rome made laws that stopped the persecution of

The development of christianity under the empire undoubtedly changed the relation between the political and spiritual spheres in following centuries. In fact, this transpires in how often emperors and empresses played dominant roles in the Eastern church after Constantine I's reign. In many

Constantine the ruler of the Roman Empire had been surrounded by many controversies during his reign (Cameron, 14). He was the son of a great warrior and he defeated Manutius a great ruler at Milia Bridge. He had gained much respect and admiration among the Romans as a fair ruler. He emerged as a ruler who supported Christianity and then became popular as a Christian ruler himself. His reign and victory over the Roman Empire is a significant event in the history of Christian religion. With the Edict of Milan in 313 Christianity was recognized as a religion, and the followers were free to practice Christianity without fear. It has been argued that Constantine failed to treat different religions equally as paganism (Cameron, 57). Constantine also sponsored churches, promoted Christians to high government ranks, exempted taxes for the clergy. In the latter days of his rule Constantine had a stricter approach towards Christianity and professed that there is one God, the Christian God. He rewarded building temples into churches. He played a key role in framing important church policies namely The Council of Arles, A.D. 314 and The Council of Nicaea, A.D. 325.

The Roman Empire was a significant player in the world scene during the rise of the Multi-Cultural Empires. Specifically, there were two Roman leaders, Augustus and Constantine the Great who had significant influences on the Empire. The Roman navy and the Mediterranean Sea played a significant role in Rome’s ability to expand its territory and power. Perhaps even more significant than any of its leaders or its expansion was their political structures and how they changed over time. Overall, the influence of Rome and its inhabitants are still felt today.

Introduction Over 2,000 years ago came the dawn of an empire that would last for more than half a millennium and effect many other nations to come. Regardless of being polytheistic or monotheistic, religion in the Roman Empire had a major influence on why it lasted so long and why it was very large and vast. Religion heavily impacted the people and the rulers. To grasp how religion affected the empire it is important to know which religions and what they practice.

Under the rule of Constantine, he implemented a series of reforms such as the edict of Milan, Nicene Creed and changes in the culture of Rome, which shifted the empire paganism ideology toward a Christian one. Christianity during the reigns of Diocletian, Galerius, etc were not allowed to worship freely. Christianity was a young religion and there ideology was distinctive compared to the older religions. Romans saw this monotheistic ideology of the Christian religion as a threat to the principle of

"You shall haven't other gods before me." As a Christian they believe in the 10 commandments. In the beginning Androcles left the Roman Empire because he was a Christian and you weren't allowed to be that there. Then Androcles helped out a lion that had a thorn stuck in his paw . They had Christians as prisoners, and they were going to be thrown into the arena to fight gladiators or be eaten by lions . The captain was trying to tell the Christians what they could do to be set free; which was throwing sparkling incense on the altar, but nobody wanted to do it be ways it was against their religion to do it. Then later on in the play one of the Christians named Spintho dashed to get to the altar but was seen by a lion and ate. Later Ferrovius was thrown to fight the gladiators with no armor and killed 6 gladiators, the emperor was amazed by that... Nobody else wasn't going to be thrown in the arena, but they didn't want the people to get disappointed so they threw in Androcles, but the lion didn't even eat him because that was the lion he helped out so he recognize Androcles. In the

Eusebius, a bishop, wrote a eulogy to honor Constantine upon his death in 337 AD. He pays his respect to Constantine by stating “all, indeed, with one voice and one mouth, declared that Constantine had appeared by the grace of God as a general blessing to mankind.” In this statement, Eusebius clearly emphasizes the importance that Constantine has in the Romans life, and how they all agree that in fact he is a good influence for the Romans. He also considers him as “the victorious, the pious, the common benefactor” who helps people and worships God. Others characteristics about Constantine’s personality are depicted by Eusebius such as Constantine’s ambition and his goal oriented mind. He’s goal oriented personality is depicted when the author states, “(…) at the same time granting ample supplies of money, and commanding that the house of prayer worthy of the worship of God should be erected near the Saviour’s tomb on a scale of rich and royal greatness.” In this statement, is clearly

The conversion of Roman Emperor, Constantine, marked the start of a reform that would change Rome forever. A once pagan society, Rome was one of the last to grasp the Christianity concept. The start of “Christianizing” Rome began with two of Jesus’ disciples, Peter and James, as well as the apostle Paul in the Roman province of Antioch during the first century ("New Women of Color Study Bible" 1742). From this, Christianity spread all over the province, by the time it got to Rome it was not widely practiced. It wasn’t until the reign of Constantine that Christianity took its place as the empires forefront religion. Since Rome was known for its worship and idolizing of gods, how and for what reasons did Constantine transform his subjects’ beliefs? According to authors, Ramsay MacMullen, John Curran, and A.H.M. Jones, a number of tactics were used to sway the masses’ minds. Use of coercion, money, and campaigns aided Constantine’s questionable Christian “cleanse”.

Christianity has become one of the world’s largest religions to date. We see the widespread of Christianity began in the Byzantine Empire during the rule of Constantine The Great after his decision to convert to Christianity and make the religion legal in his empire. The actions Constantine took paved the way for the religion to spread through the West and through Europe during the Middle Ages. The church would become a symbol of power, wealth, and social status among the clergy and society, it provided the idea of a divine right to rulers and the pope, and would ultimately influence almost every aspect of people’s lives. This document analysis will dig deep into the theme of Christianity during late antiquity and the middle ages with a focus on the relationship between church and state, the English conversion to Christianity, and Charlemagne’s efforts to spread Christianity in Europe.

Constantine the Great, first Christian Emperor, originator of Constantinople, creator of the Byzantine Empire, military conqueror, and honored saint, has been labeled by many the most instrumental emperor of the Roman Empire. Constantine played a crucial role in the development of Europe during the Middle Ages, and founded Christianity as the formal religion of the Roman Empire. His dynamic yet effective predominance laid the infrastructure of European development. From his humble beginnings, to his command of the Roman Empire, to his final days, Constantine’s impact on world history and Christianity has left behind an unforgettable legacy. He was described by Eusebius as “such an emperor as all history records

According to Constantine’s Porphyry Column, “Constantine brutally murdered his son and wife.” These acts were directly against the Christian church, which gave the people of the Roman Empire an inaccurate portrayal of the word of God. Many historians also believe that Constantine’s acceptance of Christianity was rooted in his hatred for the Jewish People. He used his negativity of Judaism as a way to promote his new laws. Many of his new laws had Christian Characteristics. He believed that these new laws would help him to dominate his people. Despite the fact that he gave Christians legal freedom to practice their religion, he made them feel subordinate. This is a crucial flaw in the strategy of Constantine. It removes the genuine nature of his acceptance. Because of this his actions are viewed as blasphemy rather than something to be celebrated. This is largely due to the fact that he accepted Christianity in the Roman Empire for selfish reasons. Because of his violent methods and selfish ruling, Constantine hurt Christianity’s image among the Roman people.

First Roman emperor to convert to Christianity, creator of Constantinople, ended persecution of Christians and reunited the split Roman Empire are all achievements of Constantine, emperor of Rome. His accomplishments resulted in being identified as Constantine The Great by numerous. Born 272 AD in present day Serbia to Constantius and Helena, Constantine excelled at military leadership and warfare early in life. Frequently triumphant in battle, Constantine displayed himself as merciless and strong. Accompanied with military victories Constantine continued on in pursuit of a higher government position. He gained authority of the west, defeated Licinius in the East and subsequently became emperor of an undivided Rome. It was the victories of

The emergence of the Byzantine Empire in the East marked a significant chapter in the history of European Christendom, with Christianity playing a central role in shaping its identity and trajectory. This paper explores how Christianity influenced the creation of the Byzantine Empire, with particular attention to Constantine the Great, “the first Roman emperor to profess Christianity” (Constantine I summary) rule and the significance of Constantinople as the imperial capital. Christianity had a significant impact on the development of the Byzantine Empire, as demonstrated by Constantine the Great's religious practices and Constantinople's strategic importance. Christianity became a revolutionary force in the early centuries of the Roman Empire,