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    Elesha Coffman, writer in Christian History, states, ?Today, the Christian and Islamic embellishments coexist awkwardly in a space no faith can claim?(9). A Brief History of Christianity in Turkey: ?In 313 CE, under Roman rule, Emperor Constantine, who ruled in the land now called Istanbul, Turkey, issued the Edict of Milan, which declared religious freedom and tolerance for all religions, including Christianity.? The Edict finally ended the many years of Christian persecution by the Romans

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    "insisted on complete separation of this Spirit-directed Church from the state" (164). Separation of church and state was a big issue in the beginning of Christianity, mostly because it didn't exist. God supposedly chose the emperor Constantine and in turn Constantine chose Christianity as the empire's official religion. The union of church and state may not have been as great a problem if freedom of speech had also existed. It seems weird to imagine a right that I have taken for granted all of

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    Conversion of Constantine During the period of the 3rd Century (250-538) the Church faced many challenges. These challenges helped make the Church what it is today. One of the events that the Church faced was Constantine’s birth. He was born around 274 and 288. Constantine became the Emperor of Rome in 306. He was known for being the first Roman Emperor to convert to Christianity. Constantine also established the city of Constantinople. He is also known as Constantine the great, Constantine I and Saint

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    mystery in the cities of Rome. Constantine is often credited with primarily introducing and converting the Roman empire to follow the christian faith. His rule brought about the conversion of citizens from different social standings. His religious influence culturally enriched christian art, adding different styles to the works of the greco- roman world. Combining the early abstraction of christian art and diminishing the use of roman imperial realism. Constantine 's faith in christianity was founded

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    (2) The Arch of Constantine was built before 315 AD as a 10-year commemoration of Emperor Constantine’s time in power and his triumph over then Emperor of Rome, Maxentius. The defeat of Maxentius at the Battle of Milvian Bridge is described in an inscription on the arch. (7) Not only did the senate dedicate the arch to Constantine as a celebration of the battle but also as a celebration of Roman games held every ten years

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    The Life of the Blessed Emperor Constantine Part One is one in a set of four in depth historical books about the life of Constantine, and is authored by Eusebius Pamphilus (also known as Eusebius of Caesarea). Eusebius structured this book to follow the history of Constantine from the time of his birth until the time of Licinius’ (Maxamin II Daia) decline into ill health. Eusebius of Caesarea, born in 260 A.D. and died in 340 A.D, is referred to as “the father of church history” due to his penchant

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    Due Date: Tuesday May 12 The Byzantium Emperor Constantine legalized Christianity in Rome. He made Byzantium his new capital, instead of leaving the name as Byzantium he changed it to Constantinople. Constantine was a very powerful Roman Emperor. He achieved many things, and was remembered forever. He was a brutal emperor, executing two of his family members, and converting the whole Roman Empire to Christianity. He reigned for 31 years. Constantine was born on February 27, in either 272 or 285 AD

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    The spread of Christianity in Western Europe was both similar and different to the spread of Islam. The rise of Islam starts with the Prophet Muhammad, believed by Muslims (followers of Islam) to be the last in a line of prophets that includes Moses and Jesus. Because Muhammad was the chosen one to be the messenger of the word of God, Muslims from all around the world work to follow the example he set. For Muslims after the Qur 'an (their bible), the sayings and teachings of Muhammad and the descriptions

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    Eusebius has made the Life of Constantine story have a very glorious and victorious tone throughout the book. Eusebius admired Constantine. During this time in history, Eusebius would be like a devoted fan or “super fan” of Constantine. He praises Constantine throughout the entire book; he does not have one negative thing to say about Constantine. He compares him to the biblical figure Moses, one of the biggest heroes in the Old Testament. He believes that Constantine was a magnificent ruler and a

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    Constantine's Legacy

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    After his father Constantius Chlorus died, Constantine the Great ruled the Roman Empire from 307 to 337 AD. When he gained the throne, Constantine led his military troops and conquered the eastern portion of Rome, which gained him the support of the Romans. Constantine created a long-lasting legacy by making Christianity the first official religion of Rome. Additionally, he created the gold coin which was used for thousands of years after his death. Constantine was an effective leader because he united

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