Pontifex Maximus

The Emergence of Christianity played a huge role in history, as this religion not only impacted Roman emperors, but it also affected Rome as a whole. Constantine, who was a Roman emperor, played a huge role in Christianity, making Christianity legal in the Roman empire by ordering an edict known as the “Edict of Milan”, which influenced future emperors of Constantine, and helped raise the faith of Christianity. Before the Edict of Milan was set, there was conflict between Constantine I, who was the

The Libyan born Presbyter and theologian, Arius (d. 336), believed that Jesus was created by god and therefore not eternal. He taught many things in his church in Alexandria and he attempted to address complexities such as the divinity of Christ in relation to God according to monotheism. Perhaps God had a reason for the work of Arius in the Empire. Until now the church hadn’t resolved an issue of this magnitude and Arius brought it to the main stage. Perhaps Arius was meant to argue for the sake

In its heyday Ancient Rome was many great thingsm it was the military Powerhouse of the world, it had uncomparable economic power and and at peakm the empire of Rome had over 5 million square kilometres in it 's Territory. The state even had the population of Rome held within their control, as you can imagine this wasn’t done through trnsperency and good morales, but instead through various scare tactics and manipulation, this paper will focus on one aspect of the states control over the Roman

the oldest patrician families in Rome, citizens were forced to work to gain a position in office. Furthermore, the conspirators resented several titles of honour awarded to Caesar by the people. Father of the country, dictator for life, and Pontifex Maximus are all titles that intimidated the senators. Most significantly, the name “dictator for life” was unseen prior to Caesar’s rule and created specifically for him by the citizens of Rome. The conspirators were offended that Julius Caesar, a man

Gaius Flavius Valerius Aurelius Constantinus, or Constantine, is commonly referred to as the fist Christian emperor of the Roman Empire and as the defender of Christianity. Such grand titles are not necessarily due for the reasons that people commonly think of them today. The first clear instance where Christianity is seen in Constantine's life is during his campaign against Maxentius. In the spring of 311, when Constantine was marching to Rome to battle against Maxentius, he saw a vision in the

RAMIFICATIONS OF THE PAPACY’S POWER IN ROME Church History 301 April 20, 2014   Ramifications of the Papacy’s Power in Rome The papacy – the office held by the pope as head of the Catholic Church - gained great power from the sixth through eighth centuries, and there are several reasons for this surge in influence. Starting around 590, Pope Gregory I sought to convert Teutonic invaders to Christianity. Islam was also in play, as it had taken over most of Asia and Africa. According to

Great civilizations and empires have changing political atmospheres based on the development of the nation. Political divisions can form and dissolve quickly based on the focus of an economy or the values of the population. However, civil wars are caused by deeply rooted political divisions that are caused by a lack of compromise and politicians prioritizing other issues besides those plaguing the majority of the empire. Often times, violence and hatred begin to infiltrate the government and compromise

The peace between Antony and Octavius did not last. Cleopatra, the Egyptian queen, started to influence Antony, and this was alarming to most Romans. They feared that she wanted the Roman Empire. Antony did not help the situation when he sent home his second wife Octavia, the sister of Octavius, which was seen as a personal attack. This confirmed Cleopatra as his wife, which Octavius used against him. Octavius made the smart move of waiting for the triumviral powers to expire. He then moved his attention

Domitian was a Roman emperor from 81 to 96, and was the third and last emperor of the Flavian dynasty. Domitian 's early career was spent in the shadow of his brother Titus. This continued under the rule of his father Vespasian, who became emperor in 69 following the civil war, which is known as the Year of the Four Emperors. While Titus held many offices under the rule of his father, Domitian received honors but no responsibilities. When Vespasian died in 79 he was succeeded by Titus, whose own

Relationship with the Senate: At this point, Octavius practically ruled all of Rome and its assets with the support of his military. Octavius now had only to gain the affection and trust of the people, so he masked his great power by establishing a new system of government while maintaining Roman traditions and befriending the Senate. On the other hand, the Senate had grown accustomed to, and benefited from, having Octavius in command, and the fact that the government system of the old Republic