From Martyrdom to Majesty

Traces the dramatic transformation of Christianity from a persecuted sect under the Roman Empire to an officially sanctioned and eventually dominant faith. Written by Bishop Andy C. Lewter, D. Min., this compelling volume explores the Church’s journey through the fiery trials of Diocletian’s Great Persecution to the revolutionary reign of Constantine the Great, whose conversion and Edict of Milan reshaped the spiritual and political landscape of the ancient world. With clarity and theological depth, Bishop Lewter examines the courage of the early martyrs, the complexities of church–state relations, and the enduring legacy of this pivotal era for modern believers. Designed for bishops, pastors, and lay students of Church History, this work offers both historical insight and spiritual inspiration—revealing how faith triumphed over oppression to become a cornerstone of Western civilization.