The Emperor Constantine And The History Of The Eastern Church (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169199224)

The book ""The Emperor Constantine and the History of the Eastern Church"" by Arthur Penrhyn Stanley is a comprehensive account of the life and reign of Emperor Constantine, with a particular focus on his role in shaping the history of the Eastern Church.The book begins with a detailed examination of Constantine's early life, his rise to power, and his conversion to Christianity. From there, Stanley explores the impact of Constantine's rule on the Eastern Church, including his efforts to establish Christianity as the dominant religion in the Roman Empire and his role in the Council of Nicaea.Throughout the book, Stanley provides a rich historical context for Constantine's actions, drawing on a wide range of primary sources and secondary scholarship. He also examines the ways in which Constantine's legacy has been interpreted and debated by scholars and theologians in the centuries since his death.Overall, ""The Emperor Constantine and the History of the Eastern Church"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity, the Roman Empire, or the role of religion in shaping political and social institutions.THIS 42 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Lectures on the History of the Eastern Church, by Arthur Penrhyn Stanley. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766127117.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: Arthur Penrhyn Stanley
ISBN-10: 1169199224
ISBN-13: 9781169199224
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 44
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.66lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d