The Role and Status of the Catholic Church in the Church-State Relationship Within the Roman Empire from A.D. 306 to 814
Jean Zukowski
This study analyzes and compares information from historical documents on the role status of church in development church-state relationships within Roman Empire A.D. 306 to 814 (from Constantine's ascendancy throne, Charlemagne's death). After introductory chapter, chapter 2 at time Constantine. The presents Christian ways understanding religion before Constantine, changes that occurred because conversion Catholicism, his religious policies. Chapter 3 existed form sons reign Justinian. During this time, Catholicism replaced paganism senate political life empire. Also, it examines papacy Justinian's 4 relationship during Clovis. It significance Clovis's Gaul empire, as well model relations. 5 Pope Gregory great Charlemagne. discusses policies importance Catholic Church Frankish empire legitimacy Carolingian dynasty. papacy's struggle for power its independence eastern after alliance with kings. 6 reigns four leaders covered previous chapters- Justinian, Clovis, suggests adopted by Justinian was similar Constantine one Charlemagne proposes just coronation are considered turning points history, Vigilius can be tipping beginning new European relations fight supremacy papacy.