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EPISODE · Nov 28, 2023 · 21 MIN

Dangerous Christians - The Pax Romana Podcast 21

from The Pax Romana Podcast · host Professor Colin Elliott

We've discussed how Nero blamed the Great Fire in Rome on Christians. And that brings up a question: why were Christians seen as a potential scapegoats, especially so early in their history--less than 40 years after the crucifixion of Jesus? This episode takes a look at why many Romans thought Christians--despite such a small membership--so dangerous to public safety.

We've discussed how Nero blamed the Great Fire in Rome on Christians. And that brings up a question: why were Christians seen as a potential scapegoats, especially so early in their history--less than 40 years after the crucifixion of Jesus? This episode takes a look at why many Romans thought Christians--despite such a small membership--so dangerous to public safety.

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