The Roman empire began in 27 B.C.E. when Augustus Caesar declared himself as the first Roman emperor. ... The Edict of Milan ...

Religion in The Roman World An essay by Marianne Bonz describing the myriad of religious options available in the Roman Empire. Bonz is managing editor of Harvard Theological Review.She received a ...

[In the Roman Empire] you have an enormous set of religious options. It would be like going to a supermarket and being able to sort of shop for God.

Christianity from a persecuted sect to the dominant religion of the Roman Empire. It examines key events such as the Edict of Milan in 313 AD, which legalized Christianity, and the Edict of ...

After Constantine made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire, religion and state were closely aligned — just as they had been under earlier pagan emperors. But that began to ...

Religious practices and beliefs within the Roman empire were diverse, and varied between regions and individuals. At their core, however, lay the state religion, which was the state-recognised and ...

The Roman Empire began in 27 B.C., when Octavian, Julius Caesar's adopted son and heir, was granted the title "Augustus," meaning "revered one," by the Roman senate.

After Constantine made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire, religion and state were closely aligned — just as they had been under earlier Pagan emperors. But that began to ...

The Official Truth: Propaganda in the Roman Empire. By Dr Neil Faulkner Last updated 2011-02-17. ... Yet, the religion of the empire remained tolerant, inclusive and diverse.