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Arts & Humanities > Ancient History How Christianity spread in the Roman Empire

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There are, sometimes ironically, certain traits the Roman Empire possessed which contributed greatly to the growth of Christianity. The Roman Empire, most importantly, united a great variety and cultures and peoples into what in effect became one nation; the resulting unity and communication between so many peoples eased the ... More..

Arts & Humanities > Classical Literature & Mythology Literary analysis: Beowulf

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Beowulf is a pagan story recounted by a Christian poet, and as such contains both pagan and Christian elements. Beowulf upholds the pagan heroic code, as well as the tradition of vengeance for murdered kin. He also mentions fate throughout the story, a concept which is thoroughly pagan. However, Beowulf does make many referen... More..

Religion & Spirituality > Catholicism How persecution affected the early Catholic Church

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The early Church was able to grow and prosper, despite persecution, because worldly success does not necessarily equate to spiritual success; in fact, it is often quite the opposite. Many Church leaders were captured and executed, but this fact did not hinder Church growth; it probably aided it. Though property was frequently... More..

Arts & Humanities > Classical Literature & Mythology The role of fate in Virgil's Aeneid

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Fate and destiny were central parts of Roman mythology and culture, and consequently literature, a notable example of the last being the Aeneid. Although Fate does seem at times to be a device to advance the plot of the Aeneid or to control the character's actions, fate, because of its place in Roman thought, actually plays a... More..

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