08-04-2006, 08:31 AM
Quote:There are three probable conclusions.
1. Constantine was cynically gaming the religious sentiments.
2. Constantine was a syncretist.
3. He was a sincere Christian.
For the record, I believe in number three.
Hmm... I'm with number two. He was a very shrewd survivor.
Robert Vermaat
MODERATOR
FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)
MODERATOR
FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)