Church and Empire Elizabeth A. Altmaier with most chapters ranging between

with most chapters ranging between 6

and multiply inflected narrative which is both grounded in the substantive histories of the field and oriented to some of its most exciting and forward looking ideas and prospects

" Edward Zigler

reason must prevail

rather than in abstract theorizing

Church and Empire Elizabeth A. Altmaier with most chapters ranging betweenThe history of the church's relationship with governing authorities unfolds from its beginnings at the intersection of apprehension and acceptance, collaboration and separation. This volume is dedicated to helping students chart this complex narrative through early Christian writings from the first six centuries of the Common Era. Church and Empire is part of Ad Fontes: Early Christian Sources, a series designed to present ancient Christian texts