Constantine’S Creed
The birth, life, and death of Jesus Christ started a religious evolution; this being – divine or not - started what became the Christian faith. The Christian movement was not, however, a linear and unified progression to the belief system that it is today. Throughout its history the religion has been defined by a cornucopia of consciousness with numerous groups worshiping in very different ways. One of the most important events in its history is the Council of Nicene and the development of the Nicene Creed. But the creed was founded on and intended for more than religious reasons; it allowed Rome, under emperor Constantine, to survive and grow in power. This creed, which has been called the “touchstone of orthodox belief,” (Ayo) will be investigated in this essay; particularly, I will explore the political role and purpose of this statement. This essay will consider the development on a global scale, but it will focus on its development in Rome.
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