Friday, May 9, 2014

Decline of the Roman Empire

Christianity evolves from cult status to establish, official structure
Priest, bishop, pope (Bishop of Rome) 

Rise of Christianity: 
As it grew, even some Roman Leaders embraced Christianity

AD: 313 Constantine has a battlefield conversion 

He issues the Edict of Milan 

Not only no persecution, but actual approval of Christianity, eventually making it the official religion of Rome
The Roman Empire and Christianity are now linked in power and influence 

AD 180: Rome has problems 

pg: 123 - hw


The Changing World of Rome
"Instead of dying, the Mediterranean Civilization of Greece and Rome began to spread among many still-barbarian northern peoples, until it became the christian Europe of the Middle Ages."

As long as Rome prospered the emperors barely noticed Christianity's growth.
Christianity and the empire formed a partnership
barbarian attacks began to weaken and demolish the empire

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