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1. Early Church Administration

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   Imperial Influence and Administrative Integration
   With Constantine's patronage, the Church inherited many aspects of Roman civic administration. Bishops frequently took on roles traditionally held by civic magistrates, especially in matters concerning arbitration, poor relief, and even judicial review (the episcopalis audientia).
   The key administrative entanglement occurred when the Emperor began to demand that Church administrati…