The emergence of Christianity: classical traditions in contemporary perspective

Historical overview

Features of ancient Mediterranean

Religious practices

Judaic historical background

Christianity and the Roman empire

Conclusion

Jews and Christians: the dynasty of Herod the Great

The rise of Herod the Great

The life of Jesus

The separation of Judaism

And Christianity

The missionary church

Conclusion

Romans and Christians: Constantine's Christian monotheism

Ancient forms of monotheism

The reign of Diocletian

The "conversion" of Constantine

Conclusion

Christians and Christians: Pope Damasus and the christianization of Rome

Pope Damasus

The primacy of Rome

Martyr acts of Saint Agnes, patron saint of Rome

Conclusion

Pagans and Christians: the altar of victory

The Roman senate and the Christian court

Doctrinal debates

Ambrose, Gratian, and the altar

Of victory

Ambrose, Valentinian II, and the altar

Of victory

Ambrose, Theodosius, and the altar

Of victory

Eugenius and the altar of victory

Conclusion

Conclusion: the Christian church through the centuries; conflict and accommodation

The apostolic church through the Edict of Theodosius in 391 c.e

The church in late antiquity

Medieval Christianity

Reformation and counter-reformation

The church in the modern world.