Goodyear, W. H. (William Henry), 1846-1923 · Meadville, Pa., New York, Flood and Vincent · leaf 90
nal limit could not betolerated without sacrificing the national good will toEome which the policy of toleration was intended tosecure. Christianity Avas at first considered a sect orschism of the Jews, whose own faith was tolerated. Therefusal of the Christians to do divine honors to theemperor,… … Fig. 50.—Basilica CnuRCH of the Manger. Bethlehem. Fourth Century. Pantheon to the gods of the conquered nations (p. 55).These explanations may serve to show that therewas no real break with Roman political traditions in-volved in the triumph of Christianity, and that this 78 ROMAN AND ^lEDIEVAL…
Art, Roman · Art, Medieval
Internet Archive · New York Public Library · Public Domain Mark 1.0. Free to use for anything.
