A Comparative Study of Some of the Leading Music Systems of the 15th, 16th, 17th & 18th Centuries c15.33

c15.33

The policy of Constantine towards the Christians was not, however, entirely disinterested. He saw in the new religion a powerful instrument for the consolidation of his own power. He hoped that by uniting the Christians under his protection, he would be able to secure their loyalty, and to use them as a counterpoise to the pagan party. In this he was successful, and the Christian church became a pillar of the imperial throne.