Publisher's Synopsis
""Christianity and the Roman Empire"" by William E. Addis is a detailed exploration of the relationship between Christianity and the Roman Empire during the first four centuries of the Christian era. The book examines the origins and early development of Christianity, the political and social context of the Roman Empire, and the ways in which Christianity interacted with and influenced the Empire. Addis discusses the persecution of Christians under Roman rule, the conversion of Emperor Constantine to Christianity, and the subsequent rise of Christianity as the dominant religion of the Roman Empire. The book also explores the theological debates and controversies that arose within the Christian community during this period, including the debates over the nature of Christ and the role of the Church in society. Overall, ""Christianity and the Roman Empire"" provides a comprehensive and insightful overview of the complex and fascinating relationship between two of the most influential forces in Western history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.