The Church And The Empire

The Church And The Empire is a historical book written by D. J. Medley that explores the relationship between the Christian Church and the Roman Empire during the first few centuries of Christianity. The book is divided into two parts: the first part focuses on the early Church and its relationship with the Roman Empire, while the second part examines the impact of Christianity on the Empire and its eventual transformation into a Christian state.Medley provides a detailed account of the political, social, and religious factors that shaped the relationship between the Church and the Empire. He discusses the role of the Church in the Roman Empire, including its influence on the political and social structures of the time. He also explores the conflicts and tensions that arose between the Church and the Empire, such as the persecution of Christians and the struggle for power between Church leaders and Roman authorities.In the second part of the book, Medley examines the impact of Christianity on the Roman Empire, including its role in the conversion of Emperor Constantine and the eventual establishment of Christianity as the official religion of the Empire. He also discusses the changes that occurred within the Church during this time, including the development of the papacy and the emergence of new Christian sects.Overall, The Church And The Empire is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the relationship between the Christian Church and the Roman Empire. It provides a detailed account of the historical context in which Christianity emerged and flourished, and highlights the complex and often fraught relationship between religious and political power.Hadrian IV is interesting to us as the only Englishman who has ever sat upon the throne of St. Peter. As Nicholas Brakespeare he had led the life of a wandering scholar, chiefly in France. He entered the house of Canons Regular of St. Rufus near Avignon, and when Abbot of this monastery attracted the attention of Eugenius III, who made him Cardinal Bishop of Albano, and employed him as papal legate in freeing the Church in Scandinavia from its dependence on the Bishops in Germany. The prestige which he acquired in this work marked him out as the successor of the shortlived Anastasius.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.