Romes Religious History

It would be hard if not outright impossible to overstate the impact Roman Emperor Constantine I had on the history of Christianity, Ancient Rome, and Europe as a whole. Best known as Constantine the Great, the kind of moniker only earned by rulers who have distinguished themselves in battle and conquest, Constantine remains an influential and controversial figure to this day. He achieved enduring fame by being the first Roman emperor to personally convert to Christianity.

Our political and religious leaders have failed us. Despotism is on the rise. Countries teeter on the brink of war, and others smolder within, threatening nuclear standoffs that rattle a world that seems to be spinning out of control. Self-interest and greed hobble our abilities to stand up against these growing threats. Scribes of the Tribe: Our Greatest Thinkers on Religion and Ethics offers a timely compilation of quotes from Aristotle to Gandhi, interwoven with commentary by the author and a Catholic lay brother. It invites you to contemplate your beliefs, challenge what you’ve been ...