Historians who viewed imperial Rome in terms of a conflict
between pagans and Christians have often regarded the emperor
Constantine's conversion as the triumph of Christianity over
paganism. But in "Constantine and the Bishops," historian H. A.
Drake offers a fresh and more nuanced understanding of
Constantine's rule and, especially, of his relations with
Christians.
Constantine, Drake suggests, was looking not only for a god in
whom to believe but also a policy he could adopt. Uncovering the
political motivations behind Constantine's policies, Drake shows
how those policies were constructed to ensure the stability of the
empire and fulfill Constantine's imperial duty in securing the
favor of heaven.
Despite the emperor's conversion to Christianity, Drake
concludes, Rome remained a world filled with gods and with men
seeking to depose rivals from power. A book for students and
scholars of ancient history and religion, "Constantine and the
Bishops" shows how Christian belief motivated and gave shape to
imperial rule.
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