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title: 'Constantine the Great, and the Downfall of Paganism in the Roman Empire'
type: pdf
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authors:
- 'Philip Schaff'
date: 1863-10-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '19th century'
topics:
- 'Non-Christian Religions and Beliefs'
- 'Ancient and Medieval Church History'
scriptures:
- 'Psalms 139'
- 'Romans 13'
- 'Matthew 16'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/19th-century/schaff-1863-constantine-the-great-and-the-downfall-of-paganism-in-the-roman-empire
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# Constantine the Great, and the Downfall of Paganism in the Roman Empire

Survey of the soul's pre-existence from Pythagoras to later thought. Schaff analyzes Constantine's motives and his role in Christianity's political triumph.

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