Title: Chapter Textgemeinschaften und die Erfindung von Rivalität und Toleranz in der Kaiserzeit (2./3. Jh. n. Chr.)
Description: 1,700 years ago, the Roman emperors Constantine and Licinius granted religious freedom – even and particularly for Christianity. The religious policy of Constantine is often associated with the modern ideal of tolerance. This book inquires into the contours and shape of this modern concept as well as its meaning and scope in Late Antiquity. The history of research and reception of Constantine is also investigated.
Subjects: The Early Church, Western philosophy: Ancient, to c 500, Ancient history: to c 500 CE, Christian theology, History of religion, Constantine i, emperor of rome, -337, Religion and state, Religious tolerance, Freedom of religion, Church history, primitive and early church, ca. 30-600, Religion, Political and social views, History, Church history, Primitive and early church, Edict of Milan, Congresses