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HISTORIA DE LA IGLESIA CATOLICA - 5 - CONSTANTINO , EL PRIMER EMPERADOR CRISTIANO
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HISTORIA DE LA IGLESIA CATOLICA - 5 - CONSTANTINO , EL PRIMER EMPERADOR CRISTIANO

The Role of Emperor Constantine in Early Christianity

Constantine's Influence on the Church

  • Emperor Constantine was a pivotal figure in early Christianity, arguably more influential than many church leaders.
  • He changed the legal status of Christians within the Roman Empire, allowing them to practice their faith freely and invested significant resources into the church's growth, particularly in Rome and Constantinople.

Controversies Surrounding His Conversion

  • Details about Constantine's origins and conversion process are unclear, leading to debates among historians.
  • Two primary accounts from Eusebius and Lactantius present conflicting narratives regarding his conversion experience.

The Battle and Its Aftermath

  • Constantine reportedly converted just before a major battle against Maxentius, claiming a prophetic sign influenced his decision to embrace Christianity.
  • Following his victory over Maxentius, he became emperor of the western part of the Roman Empire and began advocating for Christian tolerance.

Unification of the Empire

  • After defeating Licinius in 324 AD, he unified both Eastern and Western Empires, enabling him to implement religious policies across all territories.

Architectural Contributions

  • Constantine played a crucial role in papal history by constructing large basilicas in Rome; however, these were primarily tributes to God rather than places solely for public worship.
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Pocas instituciones humanas han sobrevivido tanto tiempo y desempeñado un papel tan crucial y de modo tan continuado -no solo en la historia y la cultura de Europa, sino en la de todo el mundo- como la Iglesia Católica. En esta serie documental realizaremos un recorrido a lo largo de su historia, desde la crucifixión de Jesucristo hasta llegar al Papado de Francisco, ya en el Siglo XXI. Dos mil años de Historia que son también la de la civilización occidental. Para ello, contamos con los testimonios de los más prestigiosos expertos internacionales: Catedráticos, Historiadores, Teólogos e Investigadores del Cristianismo que nos aportarán la más completa visión sobre una institución que comenzó con un grupo reducido de seguidores hasta convertirse en una de las instituciones más globales y poderosas del planeta. Y, como no podía ser de otro modo, nos adentraremos en el Vaticano, sede del poder papal y cuya historia está íntimamente ligada a la de los católicos del mundo entero.