We know that Constantine issued the Edict of Milan in 313outlawed paganism and made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empiremanipulated the Council of Nicea in 325exercised absolute authority over the church; co-opting it for the aims of empire And if Constantine the emperor were not problem enough; we all know that Constantinianism has been very bad for the church. Or do we know these things? Peter Leithart weighs these claims and finds them wanting. And what's more; in focusing on these historical mirages we have failed to notice the true significance of Constantine and Rome baptized. For beneath the surface of this contested story there emerges a deeper narrative of the end of Roman sacrifice--a tectonic shift in the political theology of an empire--and with far-reaching implications. In this probing and informative book Peter Leithart examines the real Constantine; weighs the charges against Constantinianism; and sets the terms for a new conversation about this pivotal emperor and the Christendom that emerged.
#2007179 in Books Jewish Publication Society 2004-09Original language:EnglishPDF # 2 7.57 x 2.87 x 5.00l; 2.81 #File Name: 08276067881200 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good excellent readBy rob shorrNice and good translatiin0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Rabbi Ishmael on ExodusBy Alan R. CushwayA very fine book of Rabbinic commentary and story on Exodus 12-35. The student interested in rabbinic literature and its usefulness to NT studies should enjoy this work. With both a Hebrew/Aramaic text and an English text; the learner can avail themselves of either or both sides of the page. This can be used as a commentary supplement or just to sit down and read a few pages for enjoyment. Some knowledge of Jewish concepts is helpful but not critical to its usefulness.Alan C.Th.M; M.Div2 of 12 people found the following review helpful. A reissue of a Jewish classicBy Shalom FreedmanThis is a reissue with new introduction of a fundamental Jewish interpretative text.
