13/03/2026
What changed after Constantine?
Before Constantine, early Christianity was deeply spiritual. After imperial control, it became more material: images, effigies, ornate churches.
I also point to Origen, one of the most prolific early biblical scholars, and why looking at Christianity before Constantine can open a window into what was lost.
Do you think the church gained power but lost spirituality?
early Christianity, Constantine, Origen, church history, Christian spirituality, Roman Empire, theology