The Conversion Of The Roman Empire

""The Conversion of the Roman Empire: The Boyle Lectures for the Year 1864"" is a historical book written by Charles Merivale. The book is a collection of lectures that were delivered by the author in 1864 as part of the Boyle Lectures series, which were established to promote the study of Christianity in relation to science and philosophy.The book focuses on the conversion of the Roman Empire to Christianity, which was a significant event in the history of Christianity. The author explores the political, social, and religious factors that led to the conversion of the Roman Empire, as well as the impact that it had on the development of Christianity.The book is divided into six chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the conversion of the Roman Empire. The first chapter provides an overview of the Roman Empire and its religious beliefs before the conversion to Christianity. The second chapter discusses the rise of Christianity and its spread throughout the Roman Empire.The third chapter examines the role of Constantine the Great in the conversion of the Roman Empire, while the fourth chapter focuses on the Council of Nicaea and the development of Christian doctrine. The fifth chapter explores the impact of the conversion of the Roman Empire on society, culture, and politics, while the final chapter discusses the legacy of the conversion of the Roman Empire.Overall, ""The Conversion of the Roman Empire: The Boyle Lectures for the Year 1864"" is a comprehensive and insightful book that provides a detailed account of the conversion of the Roman Empire to Christianity. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and the Roman Empire.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.