Life of Constatnine
In the year 324 CE Constantine became the ruler of the entire Roman Empire. For the first time a Christian emperor had ascended the throne, although there is some dispute about the depth of his faith. Some see him as a statesman who exploited Christianity for political purposes, while others maintain that the emperor believed wholeheartedly that the Christian God had chosen him, and that Jesus was his protector and guardian, and the cause of his victories in battle. Although proclaiming tolerance for the old religions, Constantine asserted that ritual purity and sanctity were conditional on obedience to God's sacred laws that is, within the church. Constantine uncovered the site of the crucifixion, burial, and resurrection of Jesus in Jerusalem, and built on it the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. As a result of his policy combining legislation and impressive building projects
Jerusalem was transformed from a pagan town into a flourishing Christian city and became a powerful magnet for pilgrims from the whole Roman Empire. Constantine died at Nicomedia on May 22, 337. It is believed that he was baptized a Christian on his deathbed. Eusebius believes that the best form of government is a monarchy. He clearly states this. He believes in the power of a monarchy, as long as God is the "co-ruler," and is looking over his government. If the leader abides by the rule of God, then God bestows upon the monarch additional long periods of rule, increasing the benefits in turn for the rites paid to God. Most of the qualities of a "perfect Christian monarch," are to abide by the word of God, to install laws, and to implement Christianity as the religion of the land. Through this a perfect Christian monarch, can come, and this will also develop a more belove
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