The sword and the cross
The Republic. Rome and religion ; Strange gods ; Isis and the class struggle ; Four Roman theologians and the divine Julius -- The Empire. Piety and insanity ; Christians as conspirators ; Superstition suppressed ; The loyalty oath ; Restoration and reform ; Persecution and the Persians ; The sword...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York
Macmillan
1955
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| In: | Year: 1955 |
| Reviews: | REVIEWS (1957) (Sherwin-White, A. N.)
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| Further subjects: | B
Church History
Primitive and early church
B Church History Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600 B Religion B Nationalism Religious aspects Rome B Christianity and other religions Novel B Rome Religion Rome (Empire) B Nationalism Religious aspects |
| Summary: | The Republic. Rome and religion ; Strange gods ; Isis and the class struggle ; Four Roman theologians and the divine Julius -- The Empire. Piety and insanity ; Christians as conspirators ; Superstition suppressed ; The loyalty oath ; Restoration and reform ; Persecution and the Persians ; The sword and the cross -- Why the sword failed. The service of the state ; The Christian citizen ; Religious freedom |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |