Soldiering for God : : Christianity and the Roman army / / by John F. Shean.

• Superior document: History of warfare ; v. 61
• Author: Shean, John F.
• Place / Publishing House: Leiden, The Netherlands ;, Boston : : Brill,, 2010.
• Year of Publication: 2010
• Language: English
• Series: History of Warfare 61.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (476 p.)
• Notes: Description based upon print version of record.

This new study argues that the religious attitude of the Roman army was a crucial factor in the Christianization of the Roman world. Specifically, by the end of the third century, there was a significant Christian presence within the army which was ready to act in the interests of the faith. Conditi...

Table of Contents

• Preliminary Material / J.F. Shean
• Chapter One. Introduction: The Warrior’s Path To God / J.F. Shean
• Chapter Two. Roman Army Religion / J.F. Shean
• Chapter Three. Christian Attitudes Towards The Roman State, War, And Military Service / J.F. Shean
• Chapter Four. Sociology Of Early Christianity / J.F. Shean
• Chapter Five. Evidence For The Presence Of Christians In The Roman Army / J.F. Shean
• Chapter Six. The Thirteenth Apostle / J.F. Shean
• Chapter Seven. Church And State In The Fourth Century / J.F. Shean
• Chapter Eight. The Impact Of ‘Barbarization’ On The Roman Army / J.F. Shean
• Chapter Nine. Consequences Of Conversion / J.F. Shean
• Table 1 / J.F. Shean
• Bibliography / J.F. Shean
• Index / J.F. Shean.