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325-8 Emperor Constantine and the Council of Nicaea. The burning of Arian books

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Theme & chronology

Section
Constantinians
Section range
AD 324–363
SubSection
Constantine the Great
Event
Council of Nicaea
Persons
Constantine I
Date
Reference
Eusebius, Life of Constantine 3; conciliar sources

Catalogue record

Artwork ID
ef50350982094614a3
Filename
325-8 Emperor Constantine and the Council of Nicaea. The burning of Arian books.jpg
Historical Art Gallery 2.0.3d-test

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