Christianity Quote by Bernard Cornwell
““Were the Romans Christians?” I asked him, remembering my curiosity at the Roman farm. “Not always,” Ravn said. “They had their own gods once, but they gave them up to become Christians and after that they knew nothing but defeat.””
About This Quote
The dialogue suggests Romans abandoned their gods for Christianity, leading to defeat, implying loss of identity caused downfall.
In simple terms: Romans gave up old gods for Christianity, then faced defeat.
Beware of abandoning core identity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- historical analysis
- religious studies
- personal belief systems
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What factors truly led to Roman decline?
- How does changing belief affect societal strength?
Historical accuracy may be oversimplified.