Constantine And The Bishops: The Politics Of Intolerance

Constantine And The Bishops: The Politics Of Intolerance

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Author: H.A. Drake
Binding: Paperback
Published: The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2002

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image, pencil underlining throughout book

This scholarly work, Constantine And The Bishops: The Politics Of Intolerance, chronicles the intricate relationship between the Roman Emperor Constantine and the early Christian episcopacy. It argues that the rise of Christianity under imperial patronage was deeply intertwined with the development of religious intolerance as a political tool. H. A. Drake presents a nuanced examination of how theological disputes became matters of state, shaping the future of both church and empire. The book illustrates the complex power struggles and ideological conflicts that defined a pivotal era in Western history. This authoritative account offers critical insights into the origins of religious coercion and its enduring legacy.

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Description

Author: H.A. Drake
Binding: Paperback
Published: The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2002

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image, pencil underlining throughout book

This scholarly work, Constantine And The Bishops: The Politics Of Intolerance, chronicles the intricate relationship between the Roman Emperor Constantine and the early Christian episcopacy. It argues that the rise of Christianity under imperial patronage was deeply intertwined with the development of religious intolerance as a political tool. H. A. Drake presents a nuanced examination of how theological disputes became matters of state, shaping the future of both church and empire. The book illustrates the complex power struggles and ideological conflicts that defined a pivotal era in Western history. This authoritative account offers critical insights into the origins of religious coercion and its enduring legacy.