From Killing Jesus...

Emperor Constantine reportedly witnessed a cross in the sky and subsequently achieved victory in a significant battle with crucial implications for his empire, attributing this success to his extraordinary vision. This event raises several questions: Was this phenomenon a genuine spiritual conversion, a revelation preceding a major military confrontation, or a strategic political maneuver?

For over 1,700 years, theologians have engaged in a rigorous debate on this subject, offering a spectrum of interpretations. Regardless of what Constantine experienced that fateful morning, it undeniably altered the trajectory of Western civilization. An empire that once condemned Jesus to crucifixion transformed into one of His most ardent supporters.

In 313 AD, Constantine enacted the Edict of Milan, which legalized Christianity and established it as the official religion of the Roman Empire. Properties and places of worship that had once been confiscated were returned to Christians, and those incarcerated for their faith were released. However, Constantine encountered a significant challenge; the Christians he had liberated were embroiled in contentious disputes regarding the nature of Jesus: Was He entirely divine, entirely human, or a composite of both?