Episode 30: Antioch in Syria; Christians in Rome; Caligula's Pleasure Boats

Antioch was the capital of the Roman Province of Syria, and refuge to many followers of the way who fled Saul's persecution in Jerusalem. Their message found a receptive audience there, as it did in Rome, due to the efforts of Andronicus and Junia, and Prisca and Aquila. But not everyone was receptive, leading to arguments and civil disturbances. In a demonstration of imperial excess and religious sacrilege, the princeps built floating palaces on the lake of Nemi, sacred to the goddess Diana.     SHOWNOTES Followers of the way first called 'Christians' in Antioch (Acts 11:26) Andronicus and Junia (Romans 16:7) Prisca and Aquila (Acts 18:2-3,19,26; Rom 16:3-4; 1 Cor 16:19; 2 Tim 4:19)  Caligula's floating palaces are mentioned in Strabo, Geography 5.3.12; Suetonius, Caligula 37. Cassius Dio, Roman History 59.28.5–6. Museum of the Roman ships Temple of Diana at Nemi