HCT article is pending.
The Emperor Constantineís adoption of Christianity as the state religion ushered in the greatest changes to the Churcha term translated from the Greek word “Ecclesia” which means an assembly called together and is sometime translated as a congregation. A church is... more that had occurred since the death of the Apostlesfrom a Greek word meaning “messenger.” This term often refers to the original twelve disciples of Jesus that he selected , ordained and sent out t... more. This dynamic period changed the course of history, so it is essential to study what happened in order to fully understand our world today, including a review of the following issues:
Constantine’s Conversion Story
From Outlawed to Favored Status ñ Material Benefits
Conversion for convenience
Radical shift in internal attitudes
More organizational and ceremonial developments
https://www.academia.edu/9614608/From_Sinner_to_Saint_Seeking_a_Consistent_Constantine
https://www.academia.edu/20235579/Constantine_and_the_Miraculous?source=swp_share
https://www.academia.edu/69794806/Eusebius_on_Constantine_Truth_and_Hagiography_at_the_Milvian_Bridge
https://www.academia.edu/25027535/Constantine_and_the_Donatists_Exploring_the_Limits_of_Religious_Toleration
https://www.academia.edu/49510236/Assess_the_role_of_Constantine_at_the_council_of_Nicaea
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