Constantine IV

This society’s religion evolved from a polytheist religion to Christianity over the course of more than a thousand years. The first polytheist god is Ishtar, the goddess of fertility. On the site of The Temple of Aphrodite that there is a 7C BCE wooden temple to this goddess, demonstrating the site’s only connection to Mesopotamia. Demonstrated in “Inana’s Descent to the Nether World”, the Mesopotamians believe that Ishtar ascended down to the underworld and her time there represented winter.…

Appearing in various movies and books, the Roman Empire existed as one of the largest empires humanity has ever witnessed. Though most experts comment on the vast size of the Empire, the individuals who ruled over the Roman Empire receive the main attention. Whether known for their stringent rule or their long-lasting legacy on the Roman Empire, almost all of the Roman Emperors acquired fame through their rule. One of the most influential leaders of the Roman Empire, Emperor Diocletian, found…

Following the establishment of two separate sections, with separate capitals, the Roman Empire acknowledged that they were two different worlds, especially after the decline of Rome and the rise of Constantinople by the turn of the 4th century. Emperor Constantine did his best to ensure its supremacy and unity under his command in particular by way of the results of the Council of Nicaea (325), the first of its kind, founding a uniform doctrine and church. Two things should be noted: a) That a…

The fall of the Roman Empire By: Owenkosi Sigudla Christianity’s contribution to the fall of Rome The fall of the Roman Empire is said to be an example of a domino effect; this comes from the idea of placing dominoes on their sides, one next to each other and then intentionally knocking the first in the line over to its neighbouring domino. This creates a chain reaction and eventually all the dominoes collapse. It was just like that for the Roman Empire, it was the Huns invading from the east…

Rome was a city in ancient Greece that provided a great level of religious freedom. In the early days of Christianity many churches were in houses, many people were unaware that these places were Christian gathering spots. Although Christianity began as a secret, they were able to grow. In the first 300 years of its existence Christianity had many accomplishments; there was a sense of community surrounding Christianity. A strong bond was formed between the clergy and the rank and file. The…

On October 27, 312, Constantine prepared for battle against Maxentius at the Milvian Bridge, an important route over the Tiber River into Rome. According to tradition, Constantine looked up into the sky to see a blazing cross of light with an inscription that read, “in hoc signo vinces” (in this sign you shall conquer). Although Constantine was not a Christian, the sign of the cross—a prominent Christian symbol—led him to believe this to be a sign from the Christian god, and he ordered his…

My purpose of my research paper is to show how the rise of christianity played a role in the fall of Rome. When christianity first arose the government leaders and emperor thought of it as a threat. They believed that believing in one god (Jesus) and not the emperor would result in disloyalty to the emperor. And because of this threat of christianity the government would punish the people who believed in it. By execution or other harsh punishments. The government made all christians convert back…

rounded up and killed for their beliefs. When Constantine became the Roman Emperor in 306 A.D. things changed. The church became very powerful in the Roman Empire. In 476 A.D. Rome fell and Christianity was one of the many factors that caused it to fall. Christianity had several effects on the Roman Empire. There were religious, cultural, economic, and political issues in the Empire that were caused by the rise of Christianity. Some people say that Constantine was not a Christian himself, but…

Although Constantine and Clovis lived during different times, both men which who were very powerful experienced an event that affected not only their lives, but also the lives of thousands of people around them. Each man cried out for the help of the Christian God in desperation on the battlefield in which both men had received Gods’ favor. Constantine and Clovis each accepted Christ right after their battle turned out in a victory. Even though Constantine and Clovis are pretty much similar,…

Constantine I was the son of Constantius I and Helena. His full name was Flavius Valerius Constantinus. He was born on February 27, 272 A.D. in Naissus, Moesia. His father was a caesar, also known as sub-emperor, and would later become the Western Roman Emperor. During this time Constantine would be raised by Diocletian. During 305 A.D. Diocletian and Maximian were emperors of that the time and when they resigned, Constantius and Galerius became the new emperors. After the death of his father,…