Kingdom without end: the sacralisation of Roman Imperium from Eusebius of Caesarea to Avitus of Vienne

Leslie, Joel (2013) Kingdom without end: the sacralisation of Roman Imperium from Eusebius of Caesarea to Avitus of Vienne. MRes thesis, University of Glasgow.

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Abstract

This thesis examines how the Roman political concept of imperium changed as a result of the tumultuous events of the fourth and fifth centuries, from its original meaning as a specifically Roman and pagan concept prior to Constantine, to a specifically Christian concept which found justification in the teachings of the Bible and which could be modified and adapted as the historical situation demanded to ensure the continual development of a new 'Christian Empire'.

Item Type: Thesis (MRes)
Qualification Level: Masters