Was Theodosius I viewed positively by early Christians?
Yes, as a champion of Christian orthodoxy
No, as a heretic
No, as a pagan sympathizer
Yes, but many saw him as too lenient
Answer
Theodosius I was viewed positively by early Christians because he was a champion of Christian orthodoxy. He was the first Roman emperor to declare Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire, and he also issued several edicts against paganism. This made him a popular figure among Christians, who saw him as a defender of their faith.
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