As volume two opens, persecution of Christians is coming to an end with the triumph of Constantine. Soon legal measures protected church interests. Clergy are exempted from taxation; Christian pastors are appointed as military chaplains. But inclusion brings its own dangers as the temptations to compromise grow stronger. The following centuries will see painful heart-searching as church and state grow closer, and the doctrinal wrangles of the early church continue.
- ISBN13 9781854246899
- Publish Date 22 April 2005
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Monarch Books
- Edition New edition
- Format Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
- Pages 416
- Language English