- Romans were harsh toward those who would not worship the emperor
- Especially Christians, who were viewed as a followers of a new, upstart religion (cult)
- Often used for entertainment purposes in the Colosseum (thrown to the lions, etc)
- Despite the oppression, Christianity grew quickly - by AD 200, around 10 percent off the people in the Roman empire were Christians.
- Octavian - AKA Caesar Augustus
- 4 emperors, Jesus, Paul, Prosecution of Jews & Christians
- Republic = Monarchy, Aristocracy, Democcracy
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
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