The Conversion Of The Roman Empire: The Boyle Lectures For The Year 1864

The Conversion of the Roman Empire is a book written by Charles Merivale, originally presented as a series of lectures at the Boyle Lectures in 1864. The book explores the process by which the Roman Empire was converted from paganism to Christianity, and the impact of this conversion on the empire's political and social structures. Merivale examines the various factors that led to the spread of Christianity throughout the empire, including the role of key individuals such as Constantine the Great and Saint Augustine. He also considers the challenges faced by the early Christian Church, including persecution and internal divisions. The book provides a detailed account of the historical events and social forces that shaped the conversion of the Roman Empire, and offers insights into the complex relationship between religion and politics in the ancient world. Overall, The Conversion of the Roman Empire is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and its impact on Western civilization.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.