Part one of this program places Christianity—an outlawed faith—within the context of the religiously diverse Roman Empire, whose citizens worshipped the old Greco-Roman gods, mystery cult figures such as Mithra, and the Emperor himself. But by appealing to all people and promising eternal salvation, Christianity began to surpass the popularity of the Roman religions. Part two begins with Diocletian’s Great Persecution; proceeds to Constantine’s conversion, the Edict of Milan, and the Council of Nicaea; and closes with the excommunication of Theodosius. (47 minutes)

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Part of the Series : Two Thousand Years: The History of Christianity

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