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The Valerian Persecution: A Study of the Relations Between Church and State in the Third Century (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Excerpt from The Valerian Persecution: A Study of the Relations Between Church and State in the Third Century Recent investigation into the relations between the Christian Church and the Roman State during the first three centuries of our era has thrown much new light on the history of this long period of persecution, and has served to show that the opposition to Christianity on the part of the Roman authorities arose from a deep-seated adherence to time-honored state policy rather than from blind hatred for the followers of the new religion. This view of the subject does not tend to diminish belief in the intensity and bitterness of the struggle, while it brings into clearer light the herculean task which confronted the first Apostles of Christianity in promulgating doctrines which were to revolutionize all old ideas regarding the political, social, moral, and religious relations of mankind. Bearing in mind the peculiar character of pagan society in antiquity, its cohesiveness and absolutism, and its claims to complete domination over all human affairs, it will be manifest how easily a propaganda which aimed at disintegrating this autocratic exercise of power could be construed into treason to the state. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2020
- ISBN 10 133113062X
- ISBN 13 9781331130628
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages303
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the complex relationship between the early Christian church and the Roman Empire during the crucial first three centuries of the Christian era. The author challenges traditional views regarding the causes of persecution, arguing that it stemmed from the state's adherence to time-honored policies rather than blind hatred. The book examines how the Christian doctrine of universal salvation and emphasis on internal spirituality clashed with the established religious practices and political order of the Roman world. It highlights the evolution of legal procedures against Christians, from the initial haphazard approach to the systematic persecution under later emperors. Through a detailed analysis of primary sources, the author provides new insights into the motivations of both the persecutors and the persecuted, illuminating the struggle between two vastly different ideologies. This book offers a comprehensive understanding of the origins and development of one of the most significant conflicts in Western history. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331130628_0
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