Roman Empire

The Roman Empire was comprised of a social order that was more or less exclusive. The Roman Empire was divided into broad social categories: the upper class and the lower class. These two categories were divided...

Crucifixion and Social Status Although the Roman Empire would later become the ultimate Christian authority, this would not prevent them from condoning the persecution of its founder. Indeed, this method of persecution as it was administered to...

During the Roman Empire, many writers would attempt to document the monumental changes taking place before their eyes. However, only the testimonials of a small number have survived to the present day � and even...

Paul of Tarsus, or the Apostle to the Gentiles as he is perhaps better known, was one of the earliest Christians who along with Simon Peter is one of the most noteworthy as well. He has...

In Josephus� historical account of the early Christian times, he lists four main groups within Judaism: the Pharisees, the Sadducees, the Essenes, and another unnamed sect. Of these, the Pharisees appear to have been the...

Gaius Flavius Valerius Aurelius Constantinus � or as he is better known, Constantine I or Constantine the Great � ruled the Roman Empire from 306 B.C.E. to his death in 337. Constantine�s inherited rule spanned Britain,...

The Roman Empire is held by historians to dominate the period between the first and fifth century C.E. During its 500-year reign, the Empire was characterized by a form of autocratic government that has been recognized...

During the Roman Empire, Christianity experienced the polarity of both relentless persecution and eventual acceptance and institutionalization. Find out more about the evolution of such events, and get insight into the historical context under...