15 Aug rearch essay
One of the great developments of the Roman Empire is the rise of Christianity. Trace the history of Christianity from its Judaic origins in the last century AD, to being a persecuted Jewish minority with just hundreds of followers; and lastly, explain how it became the official state religion of the Roman Empire.Discuss the historical circumstances of the first century BC, the High Roman Empire (i.e. the first two centuries AD), the Third Century Crisis, the Dominate, and crucial figures such as St. Paul, Diocletian, Constantine and St. Augustine.
What are the main tenets of Christ’s teaching, as expressed in the Sermon on the Mount? How do Christian values compare with those of the Greco-Roman tradition? What were the key elements of the early Catholic Church? Explain the mostimportant reasons for its ultimate triumph as a world religion; how did the church adopt the laws and institutions of the Roman Empire?
Make reference to both the Nagle textbook and to the two Wilken books from the syllabus in order to support your discussion throughout the 1500-1800-word paper. In developing your argument, consider Part VII in Nagle, pp. 359-394,especially Ch. 18, The Challenge of Monotheism.
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