Roman Empire
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9.1 Stories of Roman Officials
9. Roman and Political Figures 🔹 Story 1: The Roman Centurion’s Great Faith Main Characters: Roman centurion, JesusStory Summary: A Roman officer asked Jesus to heal his servant. He believed that Jesus could simply speak the word, and it would be done. Jesus marvelled at his faith, saying He hadn’t…
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PART VIII: Roman Rule and Messianic Age (63 BCE–135 CE)
Rome Takes Control – Herodian Rule Introduction: Transition from Independence to Imperial RuleIn 63 BCE, the Roman general Pompey the Great intervened in a Hasmonean civil conflict and captured Jerusalem, formally incorporating the region of Judea into the expanding Roman Republic as a client kingdom. This marked the end of…
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The Historical Development of Major British Cities
The Historical Development of Major British Cities from the Roman Era to Modern Times Introduction The historical development of British cities has been profoundly shaped by the legacy of the Roman Empire, particularly through military strategy, trade, governance, and infrastructure. Key Roman settlements such as York (Eboracum), London (Londinium), Manchester…
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The Chi-Rho Symbol (☧)
The Chi-Rho Symbol (☧): Origins, Theology, and Historical Legacy Introduction The Chi-Rho symbol (☧), one of the earliest and most enduring Christograms in Christian tradition, comprises the superimposed Greek letters Chi (Χ) and Rho (Ρ)—the first two letters of Χριστός (Christos), meaning “Christ” in Greek. This symbolic monogram has played…
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Constantine the Great (Roman Emperor)
Constantine the Great: His Rise, Reign, and Enduring Legacy Introduction Constantine I, more commonly referred to as Constantine the Great (c. AD 272–337), was a pivotal figure in late antiquity and one of the most influential emperors in Roman history. His reign, from AD 306 to 337, marked a decisive…