| Description |
1 online resource (xviii, 452 pages) |
| Series |
History of warfare ; v. 61 |
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History of warfare ; v. 61.
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| Contents |
List of Illustrations; Preface; Acknowledgements; Abbreviations; Chapter One Introduction: The Warrior's Path to God; Chapter Two Roman Army Religion; Chapter Three Christian Attitudes towards the Roman State, War, and Military Service; Chapter Four Sociology of Early Christianity; Chapter Five Evidence for the Presence of Christians in the Roman Army; Chapter Six The Thirteenth Apostle; Chapter Seven Church and State in the Fourth Century; Chapter Eight The Impact of 'Barbarization' on the Roman Army; Chapter Nine Consequences of Conversion; Table 1; Bibliography; Index |
| Summary |
This new study argues that the religious attitude of the Roman army was a crucial factor in the Christianization of the Roman world. Specifically, by the end of the third century, there was a significant Christian presence within the army which was ready to act in the interests of the faith. Conditions at this time were thus ripe for the coming to power of a Christian emperor: when Constantine converted to Christianity he could rely upon the enthusiastic support of his Christian soldiers. Constantine strengthened his Christian base by initiating policies which accelerated the Christianization |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 415-437) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Christianity -- Rome
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RELIGION -- Christian Church -- History.
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RELIGION -- Christianity -- History.
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Armed Forces -- Religious life
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Christianity
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Militär.
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Christ.
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Frühchristentum.
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Kirche.
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| SUBJECT |
Rome -- Army -- Religious life.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2010015410
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Rome -- History -- Empire, 284-476.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85115160
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| Subject |
Rome (Empire)
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Römisches Reich.
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9789004187337 |
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9004187332 |
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1283039494 |
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9781283039499 |
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