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History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Volume 1 - Chapter XV Part 6

History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Volume 1 - Chapter XV Part 6

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In which the early Christian church, compelled to organise amidst external opposition, develops a structured hierarchy and governance model blending spiritual duty with temporal authority, reflecting the enduring human tendencies towards ambition and order. This evolution sees the establishment of bishops and synods, the rise of ecclesiastical power and prominence of Rome, and the creation of the distinct classes of clergy and laity, laying the foundations of a complex and federated Christian society.
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