03-01-2013, 03:34 AM
Quote:I am all in...at least to read other opinions about the Christianization of Late Rome. I doubt that I have much to contribute, as my knowledge of the period essentially rests upon the views and opinions expressed in a few documentaries.
This book is essential. http://www.amazon.com/Constantine-Roman-...ian+victor
Constantine: Roman Emperor, Christian Victor
It describes in detail how Constantine co-opted the iconography and symbols of pagan religions and turned them into symbols of Christianity. It also goes into some detail about how all the various aspect of Christian doctrine/dogma were already found in other religions that existed at that time. This is one of my favorite reads on the topic
There are some who call me ......... Tim?