Why Constantine Adopted Christianity?
Some Scholars Allege That His Main Objective Was to Gain Unanimous Approval and Submission to His Authority from All Classes, and Therefore Chose Christianity...
Some scholars allege that his main objective was to gain unanimous approval and submission to his authority from all classes, and therefore chose Christianity to conduct his political propaganda, believing that it was the most appropriate religion that could fit with the Imperial cult (see also Sol Invictus).
When did Constantine adopt Christianity?
In 313 AD, the Emperor Constantine issued the Edict of Milan, which accepted Christianity: 10 years later, it had become the official religion of the Roman Empire.
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Why did the Romans adopt Christianity?
Yet, the more compelling question, and the reason for so much controversy and debate is why Constantine chose to adopt Christianity for the Roman Empire. Christian scholars will naturally argue it was a true conversion and religious experience and tout it as evidence of the divine power of God.
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