The History of Christianity from the Birth of Christ to the Abolition of Paganism in the Roman Empire, Volume 1John Murray, 1867 - Church history |
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... Rome was founded on principles as yet unknown ; the kingdoms , which were won by the most unjustifiable aggression , were , for VOL . I. B 2 ROMAN CIVILISATION . BOOK 1 . the most part Introduction-State and various forms of Pagan ...
... Rome was founded on principles as yet unknown ; the kingdoms , which were won by the most unjustifiable aggression , were , for VOL . I. B 2 ROMAN CIVILISATION . BOOK 1 . the most part Introduction-State and various forms of Pagan ...
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... Rome as a centre , magnificent . and commodious roads connected the most remote countries ; the free navigation of the Mediterranean united the most flourishing cities of the empire ; the military colonies had disseminated the language ...
... Rome as a centre , magnificent . and commodious roads connected the most remote countries ; the free navigation of the Mediterranean united the most flourishing cities of the empire ; the military colonies had disseminated the language ...
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... Rome had united the whole Western world Appearance into one , as it might almost seem , lasting tianity . social system , so Christianity was the first religion which aimed at an universal and permanent moral conquest . The religions of ...
... Rome had united the whole Western world Appearance into one , as it might almost seem , lasting tianity . social system , so Christianity was the first religion which aimed at an universal and permanent moral conquest . The religions of ...
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... Rome . A certain aspect of a comet not merely foretold victory , but the passing over of the hostile gods to the side of the Romans : καὶ αὐτὰ δὲ τὰ θεῖα καταλείψουσι τοὺς πολεμίους , ὥστε ἐκ περισσοῦ πроσTε @ ĥναι TOîs viênтaîs ...
... Rome . A certain aspect of a comet not merely foretold victory , but the passing over of the hostile gods to the side of the Romans : καὶ αὐτὰ δὲ τὰ θεῖα καταλείψουσι τοὺς πολεμίους , ὥστε ἐκ περισσοῦ πроσTε @ ĥναι TOîs viênтaîs ...
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... Rome . According to the Grecian system , their own gods were recognised in those of Egypt and Asia . The foreign deities were called by Grecian names , ' and worshipped with the accustomed offerings ; and thus all religious differences ...
... Rome . According to the Grecian system , their own gods were recognised in those of Egypt and Asia . The foreign deities were called by Grecian names , ' and worshipped with the accustomed offerings ; and thus all religious differences ...
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