Christianity and Classical Culture in the Fourth Century

The fourth century is one of the most culturally rich periods in Roman history. A revival of classical Greco-Roman traditions followed the disruptions of the previous fifty years. There was also a creative interaction with the diverse traditions of native cultures that had been overshadowed in the period when Rome and Italy had dominated the life of the Empire. Christianity, having been freed from persecution and even enjoying Imperial favor, became a major factor in that process.