Christianity From St. Paul To Justinian

""Christianity From St. Paul To Justinian"" is a comprehensive historical account of the development of Christianity from its early beginnings in the first century AD to the reign of Emperor Justinian in the sixth century AD. Written by Salomon Reinach, a French archaeologist and historian, the book explores the growth of the Christian faith, its spread throughout the Roman Empire, and its eventual establishment as the dominant religion of the Byzantine Empire.The book begins with an overview of the life and teachings of St. Paul, one of the most influential figures in the early Christian church. Reinach then traces the growth of Christianity in the Roman Empire, discussing the role of key figures such as Constantine the Great and Theodosius I in promoting the religion.Throughout the book, Reinach delves into the various controversies and disputes that arose within the Christian community, including the Arian heresy and the Council of Nicaea. He also explores the impact of Christianity on the wider world, including its influence on art, literature, and politics.The final section of the book focuses on the reign of Emperor Justinian, who played a crucial role in shaping the development of Christianity in the Byzantine Empire. Reinach discusses Justinian's efforts to unify the church and his role in the creation of the Justinian Code, a legal code that had a lasting impact on European law.Overall, ""Christianity From St. Paul To Justinian"" provides a detailed and engaging account of the history of Christianity, from its humble beginnings to its eventual rise to prominence as one of the world's major religions.THIS 30 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Orpheus: A History of Religions, by Salomon Reinach. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564595684.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.