The Edessa Scroll: Christians in the Sasanian Empire

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the fascinating story of the Edessa Scroll, a document that sheds light on the tense relationship between Christians and Zoroastrians in the Sasanian Empire. They discuss how Shah Yazdegerd I, often viewed as a tolerant ruler, navigated religious politics, the role of Marutha of Maypherqat in negotiating Christian rights, and the dramatic events that led to the Synod of 410. Along the way, they touch on the martyrdom of Abdas, the influence of the mobads (Zoroastrian priests), and the fragile peace that eventually broke down, leading to persecution. This episode offers a nuanced look at how faith and empire intersected in late antique Persia, revealing the complexities of religious coexistence in a pre-modern world. #EdessaScroll #YazdegerdI #MaruthaOfMaypherqat #ChurchOfTheEast #SasanianEmpire #Zoroastrianism #SynodOf410 #Abdas #Mobad #ChristianityInPersia #ReligiousTolerance #LateAntiquity #PersianHistory #Nestorianism #History #FexingoHistory #WorldHistory #ReligiousConflict Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo