Eusebius's Document Of Constantine: An Analysis

Similarly in a letter to Anulinus he dictates that clergymen are not to be forced to perform publuc services. This is because he sees the welfare of the realm as being connected to their ability to serve God, and so would not hinder this (10:7). However, Licinius was not as pleased with this situation as he ought to have been. Eusebius writes that Licinius, consumed with envy for Constantine, began to plot against him. However,all of his plots were foiled by the divine protection Constantine enjoyed. As such, he next turned to violence and began to persecute the Christians in his realm (10:8). Eusebius records that Constantine, seeing this, had no choice but to go to war with Licinius. Constantine, enjoying the favor of God as he did, was easily victorious. Thus Constantine united the empire, and brought peace and joy to all his subjects

Constantine ask the Christian to help him fight in the civil war against the people that worshipped many go . The vision also made Constantine convert to Christianity. He also

Religion was set during this time to find a nurturing loving God. However, it did not influence or affect the people as in that way. It opened the way for other religions the secretiveness and mystery of the cult religions.

Constantine was a very influential leader throughout his life. He was able to accomplish many things, everything from making a major world religion possible, to running a successful empire. It all started when he was born in around 280 CE in Naissus, Moesia, to father Flavius Valerius and mother Helena. His father became Roman emperor in around 305 CE. He was elected to the position of emperor by Maximalla, who was the emperor of Western Rome at the time. While his father was alive, Constantine was sent off to Eastern Rome, where he received a great education and became fluent in both Greek and Latin. This is when most historians agree that he was introduced to Christianity. Constantine then went back to Western Rome where he would take over the position of emperor after his father died. At the age of 57, Constantine got sick and died in Constantinople on May 22, 337 CE. Throughout his whole life, Constantine made many efficacious and influential contributions as a leader, and he was a great example of the Gerstell academy definition of leadership and the Principles and Attributes.

Over through course of time religion has been a big part of people's life. During the 1300 there was a sudden change in behavior and belief. The Italian started, and it caused a change in belief. The belief of Humanism as well caring more about how they live now than the afterlife. It was the sense of rebirth at the time, but caused a lot of problems. While the Renaissance lead Italians to accomplish great things, in relationship to Christianity it was disrespectful to social norms.

Indeed, Constantine called upon the aid of Christ to help him defeat his adversaries and end the wars of imperial succession that had been plaguing Rome since the crisis of the third century, “…he [Constantine] needed some more powerful aid than his military forces could afford him…”(Eusebius, The Conversion of Constantine, Ch. XXVII).

When we look back at Christianity over the years, there are several people who are remembered for their impact on the religion. The first most important figure was Jesus Christ. However, if we travel forward a bit, into the 4th Century we come across Constantine. Historians agree that Constantine served as an important component in the spread of Christianity. Although he spread the religion in a massive way, others wonder if his methods were more harmful then anything. In this paper I will be discussing Constantine in his rise to power and his impact on Christianity. Constantine provided a mean for the word of God to be spread, which is a major benefit. However, He also used violence and hate as

Religion has been around since the discovery of America. Many European immigrants came to America to escape the traditions of the Church of England. The people wanted religious freedom. Most, however, tried to force their religious beliefs on the people who came to settle in their colonies creating a divide. It wasn’t until The Great Awakening, which started in the New England colonies, occurred that people rose up and revolted against the norms of religion and began to worship the way they wanted to. This divisive time period greatly impacted the American colonies by allowing true religious freedom to all the people.

Religion has existed for as long as man has. Both men, and women believed in a

Religion provides hope for those who are hopeless. It aims to welcome those who are alienated and feel that their life has no purpose. Religion served the same function in the Middle Ages and Renaissance as it does today. However, religion was embraced more during the Middle Ages by desperate

Constantine’s success at the Milvian Bridge was definitely a battle that deserves praise because of his great military operation. Nevertheless, his motivation for fighting was something that must be taking into consideration. It is commonly stated and believed that on the evening of October 27th, while preparing for battle, Constantine had a vision, which let him fight under the protection of the Christian God. Eusebius stated,

Eusebius emphasizes the importance of academic study for effective pastoral care and defense of the community both within, and outside of the community. I wonder if this may have been a response to widespread suspicion among other Christians of the philosophical and esoteric brand of Christianity that seems to have been quite prevalent in 4th century Alexandria and Caesarea. His insistence on the concrete value of intellectual pursuits is in part to rehabilitate his heritage and connection to Origen. It may also be a response in part due to what Eusebius would call elite prejudice against the isolated philosopher.

     I was the first Roman emperor to declare Christianity as the official religion of Rome and its empire. I pioneered the concept of closely intertwining the state and religion. I provided compensation for Christians that had been previously persecuted. I am well known for my great success in battle. I flew the flag of Christ for all to see and never lost a battle under it no matter what the odds.

The Head of Constantine or Colossus of Constantine was a statue made of the first Christian Roman emperor Constantine the Great who ruled during the late Imperial period. The sculpture was originally placed in the west apse of Basilica Nova also called Basilica Maxentius which is part of the Roman Forum. This symbolizes Constantine’s time as emperor and the subsequent changes that happened after his rule. Constantine moved the capital of the Roman Empire from Rome to Constantinople (Istanbul) which caused the fall of the Roman Empire in the middle ages.

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