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Classical Age Essay
The Classical Age is a general term used to describe a long period of cultural history centered in
and around the Mediterranean. Comprised of interlocking civilizations, this time is considered to
span from the writings of Homer and continue until the time of Charlamaign I and the introduction
and acceptance of Christianity. The Classical Age was a time of great expansion in both territory
and knowledge. The Classical Age is named as such because; it was a time that served as a model
for others. The Greeks set standards for the future. Will Durant wrote that "excepting machinery,
there is hardly anything secular in our culture that does not come from Greece,,, there is nothing in
Greek civilization that doesn't illuminate our own".
Ancient...show more content...
As with everything else, the Romans adapted their religion from the Greeks, they did little hide this
fact, other than changing the names of the Gods. From the beginning, the Roman's followed a
polytheistic religion. As the Roman's empire expanded, they did not impost their beliefs upon
civilizations they conquered. This should not misinterpreted as tolerance, as can be seen with their
early reaction to the Jewish and Christian faiths. Gradually replaced by Christianity, all of their gods
would eventually become only a thing of myth.
Judaism and Christianity had one thing in common , they both refused to participated in the worship
of the Roman gods and made sacrifices at their temples. THis made the Roman leaders fearful and
they were often targeted. Under Emperor Constantine, Christianity would finally receive recognition.
After Constantine's death Christianity would continue to grow, finally replacing replace the
traditional Roman religion. In Modern Day, Rome has become the epicenter of Christianity.
Almost every aspect of Greco–Roman life has stood the test of time and continues to shape life
today. The Renissance was the first period where there was a resurgence of Greco Roman
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Classical Age Essay

  • 1. Classical Age Essay The Classical Age is a general term used to describe a long period of cultural history centered in and around the Mediterranean. Comprised of interlocking civilizations, this time is considered to span from the writings of Homer and continue until the time of Charlamaign I and the introduction and acceptance of Christianity. The Classical Age was a time of great expansion in both territory and knowledge. The Classical Age is named as such because; it was a time that served as a model for others. The Greeks set standards for the future. Will Durant wrote that "excepting machinery, there is hardly anything secular in our culture that does not come from Greece,,, there is nothing in Greek civilization that doesn't illuminate our own". Ancient...show more content... As with everything else, the Romans adapted their religion from the Greeks, they did little hide this fact, other than changing the names of the Gods. From the beginning, the Roman's followed a polytheistic religion. As the Roman's empire expanded, they did not impost their beliefs upon civilizations they conquered. This should not misinterpreted as tolerance, as can be seen with their early reaction to the Jewish and Christian faiths. Gradually replaced by Christianity, all of their gods would eventually become only a thing of myth. Judaism and Christianity had one thing in common , they both refused to participated in the worship of the Roman gods and made sacrifices at their temples. THis made the Roman leaders fearful and they were often targeted. Under Emperor Constantine, Christianity would finally receive recognition. After Constantine's death Christianity would continue to grow, finally replacing replace the traditional Roman religion. In Modern Day, Rome has become the epicenter of Christianity. Almost every aspect of Greco–Roman life has stood the test of time and continues to shape life today. The Renissance was the first period where there was a resurgence of Greco Roman Get more content on HelpWriting.net