The Roman army as a model for Christian behaviour
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Paul is seized in the Jerusalem Temple, and appeals to his Roman citizenship
Ambrose praises Theodosius’s piety as God’s chosen custodian of the empire after the usurper Eugenius has been defeated
Ambrose implores Theodosius to have mercy on the defeated followers of the usurper, Eugenius
The emperor must protect the Church in return for Christ preserving the empire
Theodosius’s clemency and piety as the force behind his power as ruler
The relics of Christ’s cross as vehicles of Roman power
Praise of Rome and reflection about the old age of the Roman people.