The fall of the empire, perhaps paradoxically led to greater religious uniformity than had ever been achieved before or since.  Paganism was eliminated.  Heresy was repressed. Before long, the only people left to persecute were the Jews.

The fall of the empire, perhaps paradoxically led to greater religious uniformity than had ever been achieved before or since. Paganism was eliminated. Heresy was repressed. Before long, the only people left to persecute were the Jews.

The fall of the empire, perhaps paradoxically led to greater religious uniformity than had ever been achieved before or since. &nbsp;Paganism was eliminated. &nbsp;Heresy was repressed. Before long, the only people left to persecute were the Jews.

Conversion of the Barbarians - Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Chapter 37 Part 3

I am a professional scientist, but in my spare time I read history books and I review them.  I am mainly working through Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire at the moment, but will slip in a few other titbits from time to time.  I normally get a show out every Thursday.

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I am a professional scientist, but in my spare time I read history books and I review them. I am mainly working through Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire at the moment, but will slip in a few other titbits from time to time. I normally get a show out every Thursday.

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Conversion of the Barbarians - Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Chapter 37 Part 3

Conversion of the Barbarians - Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Chapter 37 Part 3