history, theology, and legacy Smither, Edward L. text bibliography Electronic books. enk Cambridge James Clarke & Co 2014 monographic eng

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1 online resource (177 pages) On the eve of his battle against Maxentius at Milvian Bridge in 312, Flavius Valerius Constantinus (ca. 273/74-337) reportedly saw a symbol in the sky, which played a role in his conversion to faith in the Christian God and began a new chapter in the relationship between church and state. What happens to the church when the emperor becomes a Christian? Should such a triumph be perceived as God's will and the fulfilment of prophecy? Or, was it the beginning of compromise and worldly captivity for a pilgrim people? Constantine's life-his career, faith, and relationship to the church-raises questi. Front Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Abbreviations; Contributors; Introduction; 1. From Sinner to Saint?: Seeking a Consistent Constantine; 2. Lactantius as Architect of a Constantinian and Christian: Victory over the Empire; 3. Rethinking Constantine's Interaction with the North African "Donatist" Schism; 4. Reevaluating Constantine's Legacy in Trinitarian Orthodoxy: New Evidence from Eusebius of Caesarea's Commentary on Isaiah; 5. Constantine, Sabbath-Keeping, and Sunday Observance; 6. Did the Rise of Constantine Mean the End of Christian Mission?; Epilogue; Bibliography. edited by Edward L. Smither. Back Cover. Includes bibliographical references. I, Emperor of Rome Constantine -337 Religion I, Emperor of Rome Constantine -337 Influence I, Emperor of Rome Constantine -337 Constantine I, Emperor of Rome, -337 Influence Constantine I, Emperor of Rome, -337 Religion HISTORY Ancient Rome Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.) Religion RELIGION / Christian Church / History BR180 .C46 2014 BR180 .R484 2014 937.08092 Smither, Edward L. Havertown : James Clarke & Co, ©2014 9780227902721 0227902726 22573/ctt1cg8c3p JSTOR http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=836607 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=836607 EBLCP 140830 20200709060220.0 ocn889675446 eng