Raymond Van Dam: 2 books
by Raymond Van Dam
Language: English
Release Date: November 12, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: November 12, 2011
Saints' cults, with their focus on miraculous healings and pilgrimages, were not only a distinctive feature of Christian religion in fifth-and sixth-century Gaul but also a vital force in political and social life. Here Raymond Van Dam uses accounts of miracles performed by SS. Martin, Julian, and...
by Raymond Van Dam
Language: English
Release Date: April 29, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: April 29, 2011
Constantine's victory in 312 at the battle of the Milvian Bridge established his rule as the first Christian emperor. This book examines the creation and dissemination of the legends about that battle and its significance. Christian histories, panegyrics and an honorific arch at Rome soon commemorated...