Constantine's Legislation Concerning The Pagan Sunday (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781425358983)

""Constantine's Legislation Concerning The Pagan Sunday"" by Abram Herbert Lewis is a historical and legal analysis of the laws passed by Emperor Constantine in the early 4th century regarding the observance of Sunday. The book explores the background of the legislation, which was aimed at replacing the traditional pagan day of worship with the Christian Sabbath. Lewis examines the historical context of the laws, including the role of the Christian church in the Roman Empire, the influence of pagan religions, and the political motivations behind the legislation. The book also provides a detailed analysis of the legal aspects of the laws, including their scope, enforcement, and impact on religious practice. Through this comprehensive analysis, ""Constantine's Legislation Concerning The Pagan Sunday"" offers a unique perspective on the early history of Christianity and its relationship with the Roman Empire.THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Paganism Surviving in Christianity, by Abram Herbert Lewis. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766129543.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Abram Herbert Lewis
ISBN-10: 1425358985
ISBN-13: 9781425358983
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/08/2005
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.29lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.10d