Features of ancient Mediterranean
Judaic historical background
Christianity and the Roman empire
Jews and Christians: the dynasty of Herod the Great
The rise of Herod the Great
The separation of Judaism
Romans and Christians: Constantine's Christian monotheism
Ancient forms of monotheism
The "conversion" of Constantine
Christians and Christians: Pope Damasus and the christianization of Rome
Martyr acts of Saint Agnes, patron saint of Rome
Pagans and Christians: the altar of victory
The Roman senate and the Christian court
Ambrose, Gratian, and the altar
Ambrose, Valentinian II, and the altar
Ambrose, Theodosius, and the altar
Eugenius and the altar of victory
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
Reformation and counter-reformation
The church in the modern world.