A new and malevolent superstition
Date Submitted: 06/10/2001 23:51:10
A new and malevolent superstition
The first instance of the Roman State taking action against Christians arose in the reign of the Emperor Claudius
(41-54 A.D.). The historians Suetonius and Dio Cassius tell us that Claudius had to expel the Jews because they were
continually arguing among themselves about a certain Chrestos. "Here we have first mention of the response to the
Christian message in the community of Rome," comments Karl Baus.
The historian
Is this Essay helpful? Join now to read this particular paper
and access over 480,000 just like this GET BETTER GRADES
and access over 480,000 just like this GET BETTER GRADES
Need a custom written paper? Let our professional writers save your time.