What did Julian seek to restrict Christians from engaging with?
Military service
Trade
Teaching classical texts
Politics
Answer
Teaching classical texts was deemed a threat to Christianity by Emperor Julian, who sought to restrict Christians from engaging with them. He worried that exposure to classical literature, particularly works of pagan philosophers and poets, could undermine the faith of Christians and weaken their commitment to their religion.
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