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This year Christians worldwide will celebrate the 1700th anniversary of Constantine's conversion and victory at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge. No Roman emperor had a greater impact on the modern world than did Constantine. The reason is not simply that he converted to Christianity but that he did so in a way that brought his subjects along after him. Indeed, this major new biography argues that Constantine's conversion is but one feature of a unique administrative style that enabled him to take control of an empire beset by internal rebellions and external threats by Persians and Goths.

In a bold and moving book that is sure to spark heated debate, the novelist and cultural critic James Carroll maps the profoundly troubling 2,000-year course of the Church’s battle against Judaism and faces the crisis of faith it has provoked in his own life as a Catholic. More than a chronicle of religion, this dark history is the central tragedy of Western civilization, its fault lines reaching deep into our culture.

Step back to Christianity's first three centuries to see how it transitioned from the religion of Jesus to a religion about Jesus. How did a single group from among many win the struggle for dominance to establish the beliefs central to the faith, rewrite the history of Christianity's internal conflicts, and produce a canon of sacred texts – the New Testament – that supported its own views?

Lloyd Constantine began his career in legal services, representing impoverished clients in civil rights and constitutional cases. Decades later, he would make headlines for representing retailers and consumers against a cartel that undermined one of the fundamental tenets of commerce in America: competition. A man who thrives on competition himself, Constantine now gives us the insider's story on the biggest antitrust lawsuit in history - a case that pitted his small firm against financial-industry giants Visa and MasterCard, along with Clifford-Chance, the largest law firm in the world.

Written by the forensic nurse who transformed the way the FBI profiles and catches serial killers, this thought-provoking book takes an intimate look at the creation of the Behavioral Science Unit–the inspiration for Hulu’s Mastermind documentary. In the 1970s, the FBI created the...

Delve into the life and era of Constantine the Great in this comprehensive account. Is he worthy of his Great title? That’s for you to decide. Although his rank among immortals might not be the highest, his story is undoubtedly compelling. This narrative strives for objectivity, a quality seemingly absent in original authorities who were, more often than not, steeped in bitterness and prejudice. This summary is based on the preface of the original work.

By the end of Diocletian's reign in the opening years of the fourth century, the pagan world had collapsed into the arms of a multicultural religious movement which had spread from the eastern Mediterranean. These were the "mystery religions" which had been in competition with one another for a century. By the time of Constantine, they had spread everywhere within the empire. But one of these religions, Christianity, was chosen by the young emperor.

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This long-awaited translation of Confessions, which Stephen Greenblatt describes as central to the legacy of Adam and Eve, enlivens the beguiling world of late antiquity. No modern, well-versed literature lover can call her education complete without having listened to Augustine’s Confessions. One of the most original works of world literature, it is the first autobiography ever written, influencing writers from Montaigne to Rousseau, Virginia Woolf to Gertrude Stein.

Interviewing the long-time small business owners in the greater Boston area. Hear the about how and why they got started and the details associated with the grind.

In Soul of an Immigrant, Constantine Panunzio (1884-1964) opens up his heart as he recounts his childhood in Molfetta, Italy. At just 13, he set off on a daring journey as a sailor, ultimately arriving in Boston in 1902. Faced with numerous challenges in finding work, mastering English, and pursuing an education in the U.S., Panunzio persevered and eventually became the administrator of a prominent social service agency in Boston. His experiences during WWI, where he led the YMCA on the Italian front, further shaped his views on the immigrant experience. Throughout his career, he passionately ...

Paranormal Record: A True Ghost Story Podcast Rob Constantine hosts a talk show composed of accounts of witnessed paranormal activity. If you have an experience you would like to share please write into the show at paranormalrecordpodcast@gmail.com

Hello, I'm Craig Constantine. This is Podtalk. Short conversations with indie podcasters that are not just about podcasting, because I like to take the scenic route. In each episode, I talk with indie podcasters about their shows, experiences, what they've learned, what motivates them, and… well, everything related to podcasting from the indie creator's point of view. I hope these episodes spark ideas and conversations for you, and lead to new ways of looking at this wonderful art of podcasting.

Ever wonder what happens when two Australians get together, drink, & talk about murder, occult & hauntings? If true crime, spooky stories & occult gatherings interests you then, Buckle up & come on this journey with Cassie & Daniel