Abstract
This chapter discusses Julian's statement of “religious toleration,” remitting the exile imposed by Constantius II due to “the madness of the Galilaeans.” It reviews how Julian's view of Christianity is deflated by his generally supportive contemporary Ammianus Marcellinus. Julian had begun his march to Constantinople with promises of religious tolerance, which Ammianus attributed to a cynical effort to foment dissent among rival Christian groups. The chapter also looks at how Julian came to power — desiring to be seen as the restorer of the empire, both its cities and its religion. Ultimately, the chapter investigates a new phase in the emperor's relations with the Christian church. It then recounts how Julian began applying pressure on Christians in education posts on the grounds that they displayed a lack of character in teaching set texts like Homer while rejecting their worldview.
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