Teologická reflexe (Theological Reflection) is a peer-reviewed journal for theology that has been published continuously since 1995 (archive of the issues from 1995–2023). It publishes the results of original research in the fields of biblical studies, systematic, historical, practical and ecumenical theology, theological ethics and church history, as well as philosophy, religious studies, social work and other disciplines where they have an overlap with theology.
The journal focuses on the reflection and interpretation of biblical and Christian tradition, the experience of Christian faith, the processes of its communication and faith-motivated action in present and past social contexts. In addition to original research studies, it also publishes scholarly review articles and book reviews.
It is published twice a year in print and online (open access). It accepts articles in Czech, Slovak, English or German.
TEOLOGICKÁ REFLEXE, Vol 32 No 1 (2026), 34–45
ArticlePravomoc římských císařů v náboženských záležitostech římské říše
[The Authority of the Roman Emperors in the Religious Affairs of the Roman Empire]
Stanislav Doležal
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14712/27880796.2026.10
published online: 02. 06. 2026
abstract
The authority of the Roman emperors in the religious affairs of the Roman Empire stemmed from the adoption of the old republican office of pontifex maximus by the first Roman emperor, Augustus. This role gave the emperors not only formal responsibility for maintaining the traditional cults, but also broad ideological legitimacy as guardians of the spiritual order of the state. Their influence lasted throughout the entire existence of the Roman Empire and continued in the Eastern Roman Empire, where it gradually intertwined with Christian imperial ideology. The emperors regularly intervened in the internal matters of all cults within the empire and, after the triumph of Christianity, also shaped church doctrine by convening and directing major ecumenical councils.
keywords: Roman Empire; Roman Emperor; Religion in Ancient Rome; Christianity
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ISSN: 1211-1872
E-ISSN: 2788-0796
