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100-RomanEmpireandEarlyChristianity.pptModule 8 Lecture: The Roman Empire and Early Christianity
Module 8 Lecture: The Roman Empire and Early Christianity
Lecture Outline
- Ancient Rome
- Geography
- The Roman Republic (507-31BCE)
- Politics
- Expansion and Transition (200-27BCE)
- The Roman Empire (31BCE-500CE)
- Politics
- Achievements: The PaxRomana
- Rise of Christianity
- Jesus and the Apostles
- Christians and Romans
- Decline of the Roman Empire
Module 8 Lecture: The Roman Empire and Early Christianity
Lecture Outline
- Ancient Rome
- Geography
- The Roman Republic (507-31BCE)
- Politics
- Expansion and Transition (200-27BCE)
- The Roman Empire (31BCE-500CE)
- Politics
- Achievements: The PaxRomana
- Rise of Christianity
- Jesus and the Apostles
- Christians and Romans
- Decline of the Roman Empire
IDS: Roman Republic, Caesar Augustus, Pax Romana, Jesus of Nazareth
World Map
Map of Europe
showing location of Italy
The Mediterranean World
Location of Rome
Map of Etruscan Dominance
Etruscan Pottery
6th Century BCE
Images of the Tiber River
Statue of Romulus and Remus, Symbol of Founding of Rome
Map of Italy
showing Tiber River leading to Rome
Roman Republic
- Definition of Republic
Roman Republic
- Definition of Republic
- Assembly – made up of patricians
Roman Republic
- Definition of Republic
- Assembly – made up of patricians
- Senate – chosen from Assembly
Roman Republic
- Definition of Republic
- Assembly – made up of patricians
- Senate – chosen from Assembly
- Consul (2) – highest ranked magistrates
Roman Republic
- Definition of Republic
- Assembly – made up of patricians
- Senate – chosen from Assembly
- Consul (2) – highest ranked magistrates
- Tribune (2, later 10) – represented plebeians
Roman Forum: Modern Model
Roman Forum
Roman Forum
Roman Forum
Roman Forum: Ruins of the Senate
U.S. Senate in Session
Expansion of Roman Republic
- Phase 1: 400-200BC
Conquest of Italy
Map of Expansion of the Roman Republic
Expansion of Roman Republic
- Phase 1: 400-200BC
Conquest of Italy
- Phase 2: 264-146BC
Punic Wars
Map of Carthaginian Dominance
ca. 220 BC
Roman and Carthaginian Territories, ca. 220 BC
Expansion of Roman Republic
- Phase 1: 400-200BC
Conquest of Italy
- Phase 2: 264-146BC
Punic Wars
- Phase 3: 200-50BC
Hellenistic Empires
The Hellenistic Kingdoms
Expansion of Roman Republic
- Phase 1: 400-200BC
Conquest of Italy
- Phase 2: 264-146BC
Punic Wars
- Phase 3: 200-50BC
Hellenistic Empires
- Phase 4: 50BC-200AD
Europe: Gaul (France) and Britain
Rome at Its Greatest Extent
Changes brought on by Expansion
- Political
- Incorporating new peoples
Changes brought on by Expansion
- Political
- Incorporating new peoples
- Economic:
- Great wealth
- Latifundia
Changes brought on by Expansion
- Political
- Incorporating new peoples
- Economic:
- Great wealth
- Latifundia
- Social
- Slavery
- Increasing poverty
- Urbanization
- Unemployment
Tensions brought on by Expansion
- Social
- Increasing gap between rich and poor
- No consensus possible
Tensions brought on by Expansion
- Social
- Increasing gap between rich and poor
- No consensus possible
- Political
- Reformers emerging
Reformers’ Agenda
- Land redistribution
- Increased political participation
- Subsidize food prices
- Grant Roman citizenship
- Fund building projects to employ the poor
Tensions brought on by Expansion
- Social
- Increasing gap between rich and poor
- No consensus possible
- Political
- Reformers emerging
- Military
- Private armies
Roman Coins with Julius and Augustus Caesar
Julius Caesar, 102-44BC
Modern Image of Julius Caesar
The Military Career of Julius Caesar
Bread and Circuses:
The Circus Maximus
Bread and Circuses: The Roman Coliseum (interior)
Roman Coliseum (interior)
Caesar Augustus, 64BC-14AD
The Roman Empire during the
Pax Romana
Map of Hadrian’s Wall, 120AD
Images of Hadrian’s Wall
Built in 120 AD
Roman Roads
Road in Britain
The Appian Way
Road in use today, Rome
Roman Coliseum (exterior)
Network of Roman Roads
ca. 200A?.D
Model of Rome ca. 200 AD
Roman Architecture: Arch of Constantine in Rome
Roman Bath House: Bathing Area
Roman Bath House: Changing Area
Merida: Aqueduct
Merida: Ruins of Coliseum
Merida: Roman Theater
Merida: Roman Theater
Roman Pantheon, Built by Hadrian, 120AD
Dome of Pantheon (interior)
Roman Architecture: Spanish Steps
Pompeii: Mount Vesuvius, erupted in 79AD
Pompeii: Ruins of Pompeii
Pompeii: A Street in Pompeii
Pompeii: Atrium of Typical Roman House
Pompeii: Temple
Pompeii: Wall Mural
Pompeii: Ruins of
Ancient Theater
Pompeii: Victims of the Volcanic Eruption
Map of Jesus’s Birthplace
Map of Palestine Showing Judea (under Roman control)
Map of the Life of Jesus
The “New Covenant” of Jesus
- Forgiveness and Love
The “New Covenant” of Jesus
- Forgiveness and Love
- Spirituality over Materialism
The “New Covenant” of Jesus
- Forgiveness and Love
- Spirituality over Materialism
- Salvation
The “New Covenant” of Jesus
- Forgiveness and Love
- Spirituality over Materialism
- Salvation
- Judgement
Painting of the Twelve Apostles
The Last Supper
by Leonardo da Vinci
Teachings of the Disciples
- Christianity is inclusive rather than exclusive
Teachings of the Disciples
- Christianity is inclusive rather than exclusive
- Jesus is Messiah
Teachings of the Disciples
- Christianity is inclusive rather than exclusive
- Jesus is Messiah
- Compile New Testament
Portrait of St. Paul
(Paul of Tarsus)
Paul’s First Missionary Journey
Paul’s Third Missionary Journey
Coins of Diocletian
Persecution of Christians in the Coliseum
Persecution of Christians by Romans: Crucifixion
Paintings of Early Christian Martyrdom
Martyrdom of St. Stephen
Emperor Constantine
(306-337AD)
Coins of Constantine
Spread of Christianity to 400AD
Spread of Christianity to 1300AD
Map of Mediterranean Region
Showing Position of Constantinople
(Modern Istanbul)
Overview of Modern
Istanbul
Division of Roman Empire, 395AD
The Byzantine empire and its neighbors 527-554 C.E.
Successor States to the Roman Empire, ca. 500 AD
