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Politics and Religion in Late Antiquity, Part II: The Rise of Christianity and the Invention and Eclipse of ‘Paganism’
Jun 29, 2022
Exploring the rise of Christianity and decline of paganism in late-antique Rome, including the evolution of Christianity from Judaism, the persecution of Christians, the implementation of the Tetrarchy system by Diocletian, and Constantine's conversion and his complex relationship with traditional Roman polytheism.
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- The rise of Christianity led to the increasing division between Christians and pagans, with the term 'paganism' being used as a derogatory label by Christians to separate themselves from traditional religious practices.
- Christianity developed a distinct identity separate from its Jewish origins, with Christians being expelled from synagogues and a growing anti-Jewish sentiment among both Christians and Jews.
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The gradual separation of Christianity from its cultural matrix
Throughout late antiquity, Christianity gradually dissociated itself from its cultural origins in late Second Temple Judaism. With the rise of Christianity, the distinctions between Christians and pagans became more pronounced, especially in relation to the Roman state's religious power.
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