Podcast episodes – The Secret History of Western Esotericism Podcast (SHWEP) 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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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Evolution of Christianity from Judaism
02:52 • 14min
Exploring the Differences between Traditional Polytheism and Philosophical Approaches in Late Antiquity
16:52 • 4min
The Rise of Christianity and the Eclipse of Paganism
20:35 • 6min
Persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire
26:25 • 4min
Reign of Diocletian and the Implementation of the Tetrarchy
30:52 • 3min
The Rise of Christianity and Constantine's Conversion
34:00 • 22min