The religious path and policy of Constantine, between visions and revisions
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https://doi.org/10.6092/1593-2214/5512Keywords:
Constantine, Eusebius of Caesarea, Donatism, Sol Invictus, Anti-judaism,Abstract
In his book Costantino il vincitore, Alessandro Barbero carefully examines the Constantinian sources and historiography, in a critical and often profitable manner. This article discusses 4 issues concerning the religious path and policy of Constantine, sometimes significantly departing from Barbero’s positions: first, the Constantinian visions (dismissed by Barbero) and their influence in some ancient historiographical debates; then, the conversion of Constantine and the question of pagan permanences in iconography and coins issues. Afterwards, it discusses Barbero’s treatment of the Constantinian constitutions and letters, especially those pertaining to the Donatist controversy. Finally, it examines the lesser or greater religious toleration of Constantine for pagans and Jews, and the description of the emperor’s religious path and activities given by Eusebius of Caesarea.
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