JOURNAL ARTICLE

GODS AND THE ONE GOD.

  • Published In: History Today, 2025, v. 75, n. 5. P. 64 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Fredriksen, Paula 3 of 3

Abstract

The article from History Today explores the transition from a diverse pantheon of gods in the Roman Empire to the dominance of one god by the end of the Empire. It delves into the relationship between gods and humans, the importance of ancestral customs, and the role of gods in politics and diplomacy. The text also discusses the evolution of monotheism among Jews and early Christians, highlighting the shift towards exclusive worship of one god. The article concludes with the impact of Constantine's conversion to Christianity on religious diversity and the suppression of other faiths in the Empire. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:History Today. 2025/05, Vol. 75, Issue 5, p64
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0018-2753
  • Accession Number:184531070
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