REL 464 - The Inter-Testamental Era
Study Topics and Assignments
Week 13 - The Roman Emperors
Key Topics
- The Roman Empire
- Augustus
- Tiberius
- Caligula
- Claudius
- Nero
- Vespasian
- Titus
- Domitian
- Nerva
- Trajan
- Hadrian
Scripture Readings
- Daniel 7:7-8 & 19-28 : The Fourth Kingdom is usually taken to mean the Roman Empire
- Luke 2:1-2
- Acts 18:1-2 : Claudius expelled the Jews (and Jewish Christians) from Rome because they were having riots about "one, Chrestus" - i.e. Christ
Textbook Readings
The text book does not show Page numbers very well - they are inside the logo on the top of the page - but the Maps are numbered clearly. It is easier to find sections by following the Map numbers
- The Rise of Augustus - the Augustan Peace, pages 193-197, map 96 - chart 20
- The Roman Empire during the early Expansion of the Church, pages 236-237
- The Emperors of Rome from AD 69 to 138, pages 263-265, map 127
- Successors to the Flavian Dynasty, pages 268-270, map 128
Useful Links to get you started
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This Week's Assignment
An Essay on the History of the Roman Empire and the Emperors from Augustus to Trajan (approx. 10 pages)
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