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    means of achieving power. So‚ when young Constantine wanted power he knew it would mean war and it is believed that during a dream of this battle a holy figure told him that with the shape of the cross he would find victory. Constantine put the cross shape on many of the men’s shields but did not push the Christianity belief yet because he knew it would have to move slow‚ and with his victory Rome’s transition to Christianity began. Romans Christianity spread its way across the empire influencing Florence

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    Jesus‚ a Jew from Nazareth‚ the new religion of Christianity was sparked and Christians started to pop up all over Rome. Early Christians suffered lots of persecution‚ but eventually the persecution died down. Early Christians made an impact that first spread through the social aspect of Rome‚ but soon through the political aspect as well. People with high levels of political power were impacted‚ one of which being Emperor Constantine. Emperor Constantine issued the Edict of Milan which made it to where

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    The Arch of Constantine from the start caught my interest‚ right by its name – Architectural works done during the time of Constantine have always had the capability of leaving me speechless from its beauty and intricate design to have been able to stay in one piece for so long. When I actually looked a bit more into the Arch of Constantine‚ from learning about what it was made with along with the history of why it was made. The arch has a beautiful structure; its design is mainly based around symmetry

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    Constantine The Great (272-337 AD) When we look back at Christianity over the years‚ there are several people who are remembered for their impact on the religion. The first most important figure was Jesus Christ. However‚ if we travel forward a bit‚ into the 4th Century we come across Constantine. Historians agree that Constantine served as an important component in the spread of Christianity. Constantine provided a mean for the word of God to be spread‚ an end to the masacres of the innocent

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    Constantine I‚ or as he is most commonly known‚ Constantine the Great‚ served as emperor of Rome‚ and is seen by many as the vessel which delivered the spread and major acceptance of Christianity. Although Constantine was the first Christian Emperor of Rome; he paved the way for the success and growth of the religion through legal and religious declarations‚ military domination‚ and the creation of Constantinople as the new capital of Byzantium. The impact and importance of Constantine was so immense

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    John Calvin devoted the majority of his life to the promotion of Protestantism and made such a difference that his impact is still seen today in Christianity. John Calvin is considered one of the most prominent figures during the sixteenth century because of his paramount religious perspectives. He was mentored by many distinguished figures that were a part of the Reformation movement that effected some of the essential composition of Calvinism doctrines. Calvin’s unique perspecticdid believe in

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    Rome made with spolia (See fig.1). The arch‚ positioned in the valley of the Colosseum between the Palatine Hill and the Colosseum‚ is the largest of only three arches to endure in Rome today. Several of the attractive sculptures on the Arch of Constantine were taken and included from other monuments. For example‚ the eight roundels set in pairs above the side arches symbolizing scenes of hunting and sacrifice‚ are from the time of Hadrian. Also‚ the eight rectangular reliefs in the attic we brought

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    Christianity was founded by Jesus‚ in 30 A.D. in Palestine. People believe that god took human form as Jesus to save humanity by dying for humanity. Christianity has influenced history in many ways‚ by teaching people how it’s important to preach mercy and sympathy for poor and sinners‚ The importance of education‚ and the creations of Governments. Christianity has influenced history by teaching people how important it is to preach mercy and sympathy for the poor and sinners. Christianity has taught

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    of Orthodox Christianity in the 10th Century A.D. influence the Russian State? Since the adoption of Christianity by Vladimir I in 988 A.D. the church has had a profound influence on the Russian state. The magnitude of this influence has varied throughout history‚ from its peak during the 15th Century‚ to lows during the reign of Peter the Great and in Soviet Russia. Since the fall of communism the Church has revived its position in Russian Society and is asserting its influence in a number

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    MADUEWESI ID:9315 CHRISTIANITY In medieval Europe‚ major impacts from the fall of the roman empire still exists today. One of these religion is Christianity‚ which has made a staunch effect on medieval Europe. Christianity has been a major practice in Europe since the first century. It accounted for more than 76.2% of the Europeans. Christianity introduced catholic churches in medieval Europe. These churches laid down meaningful influences‚ which has and is still aiding European

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