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What is the difference between Byzantium and Rome?

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The number 1 difference between the two is the religions they practiced. Roman Empire was officially pagan. The Byzantine Empire was Christian.

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Byzantines held more theoretical view about Jesus. Though Byzantines believe in humanity of Christ, but his divinity is more emphasized in Greek Orthodoxy or Eastern Church. Roman Catholics believe in the divinity of Jesus Christ but emphasizes on his humanity.

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