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- adjective Of or pertaining to Constantine the Great
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In a chapter on American Christianity West gives a compelling recital of prophetic Christians and their legacy in America, as well as an indicting rehearsal of the rise of the Christian Right, which he calls Constantinian Christians (rightly so).
the Jesus Manifesto 2008
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In a chapter on American Christianity West gives a compelling recital of prophetic Christians and their legacy in America, as well as an indicting rehearsal of the rise of the Christian Right, which he calls Constantinian Christians (rightly so).
the Jesus Manifesto 2008
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The so-called Constantinian monogram prevailed during the whole of the fourth century, assuming various forms, and combining with the apocalyptic letters Alpha and Omega, but ever approaching more and more closely to the form of the cross pure and simple.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 4: Clandestinity-Diocesan Chancery 1840-1916 1913
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This is inexactly called the Constantinian monogram, although it was in use before the days of Constantine.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 4: Clandestinity-Diocesan Chancery 1840-1916 1913
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But some authorities see in them two different originals and speak of a "Constantinian" and a
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 8: Infamy-Lapparent 1840-1916 1913
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– Constantinopolitan vintage could probably be shortened to Constantine or Constantinian vintage.
Superhero Nation: how to write superhero novels and comic books » Frank Murdock’s Review Forum 2009
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Christianity lost much of its alchemical fire centuries and centuries ago -- first in the post-Constantinian persecution of the Gnostics and other "fringe" Christian groups, later during the inquisition, in which alchemists were forced to hide their physio-spiritual and meditative practices.
Josh Schrei: The Crucible Gone Cold: Modern Yoga, Christianity, and the Practice of Individual Transformation Josh Schrei 2010
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Christianity lost much of its alchemical fire centuries and centuries ago -- first in the post-Constantinian persecution of the Gnostics and other "fringe" Christian groups, later during the inquisition, in which alchemists were forced to hide their physio-spiritual and meditative practices.
Josh Schrei: The Crucible Gone Cold: Modern Yoga, Christianity, and the Practice of Individual Transformation Josh Schrei 2010
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The Constantinian basilica had been falling into disrepair and was replaced by the present structure of which we are so familiar today -- so familiar is it in fact, that it may strike us as strange to stop and consider that our particular view of St. Peter's is relatively new by comparison with the overall history of that basilica.
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– Constantinopolitan vintage could probably be shortened to Constantine or Constantinian vintage.
Superhero Nation: how to write superhero novels and comic books » Frank Murdock’s Review Forum 2009
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