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Constantine's Conversion to Christianity - The Pax Romana Podcast 84

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The Pax Romana Podcast
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Jul 2, 2025
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Summary

Was Constantine's conversion to Christianity genuine? How did it reshape Roman politics and culture? Evidence from Lactantius and Eusebius suggests a sincere conversion, with a divine vision sparking his faith, though political pragmatism shaped its expression. His actions, like the Edict of Milan and church-building, wove Christianity into Roman identity, transforming the empire. Constantine’s legacy established Christianity as Rome’s cornerstone, hinting at a complex blend of faith and strategy that redefined Western history. Donate: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/WZTWCMWCJJYFC ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ProfCPE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy Professor Elliott's newest book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Pox Romana: The Plague that Shook the Roman World ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ .