Antoninus Pius

Critically examine one contemporary ethical issue from the perspective of either Christianity or Judaism. Annapreet Bhullar 13000382 ‘I have striven not to laugh at human actions, not to weep at them, not to hate them, but to understand them.’ Brittany Maynard; the heart breaking case whereby she took her own life aged 29, due to suffering from an aggressive malignant brain tumour. She died in Oregon, USA from taking a lethal drug prescribed by a doctor after become globally recognised…

For as long as the Roman Catholic Church has been around, it has tried to solidify its control by strengthening its orthodoxy. One way the Church did this was through persecuting the populace for heresy. It is then ironic to find out that one of the churches most influential organizations, the Jesuits, were disbanded by the pope on rumors of heresy. The pope, Clement XIV, did not suppress the Jesuits for heresy but for more political reasons. After losing the support of Portugal, he dispersed…

the French be on good terms with Sardinia, which Victor further increased. His main role in the Risorgimento was actually his connections with Pope Pius IX. Other close associates with Victor were not aware with his relationship, but Victor had it solely to persuade the Pope into giving over the Papal States to himself. Emmanuel even proposed that Pius could rule from inside the city. Despite his declination, Victor Emmanuel II eventually became…

although it is certain that having the pope as uncle was much more effective in ensuring that he would obtain such positions. After nearly three short years Pope Callixtus III died. However, Borgia continued on as chancellor under the succeeding Pope Pius II. Borgia maintained his position as chancellor for well over ten years. According to…

from the Church. This is supported by the growth in anti-Nazi sentiment b individuals or groups ‘as the Nazi regime exerted greater pressure on them.’ For example, the reading of Mit brennender Sorge (“With burning concern”) , an encyclical of Pope Pius XI, which confiscating of copies by the Gestapo or the work of individuals like Cardinal Galen, who publically attacked the Nazi, revealing the secret killing of the handicapped and by his actions alone put an end to the euthanasia programme.…

Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antoninus Pius, and Marcus Aurelius were known to be as the “Five Good Emperors” who ruled from 96 to 180 AD. What made these men the five good emperors were because they were all adopted, earning the throne rather than inheriting it from the traditional royal families. The rules of these emperors were marked by their moderate policies and defensive tactics that helped maintain the peace, stability, and wealth for the Roman Empire. At the time, despite having Nerva at a…

emperor Antoninus Pius. During his reign of 24 years, he was known as one of the five good-rulers due to his skill, knowledge, and likeable personality. Between the years 138-161, Antoninus was able to lead Rome into a time of peace and prosperity, which could surely not be said about most emperors. I had the privilege of developing a close friendship with him since childhood and he was always a wonderful companion to have during both good times and bad. On September 19, 86, Antoninus Pius was…

The “five good emperors,” were Nerva, Trajan, and Hadrian and two Antonine emperors, Antoninus Pius and Marcus Aurelius. This was the period of success which began under Vespasian, continued under these emperors. During this time Roman civilization at its best, its highest stage of development. Nerva Nerva was born in Narni, Italy he was a Roman emperor from 96 to 98 AD, he became an emperor at age 65. Little is known of his upbringing, but when he took office he made immediate changes. He…

Emperors of the Roman World In 27 BC, the Roman Senate granted Octavian the title “Augustus”, meaning “the illustrious one” and was referred to as “Imperator” by Roman soldiers. To be called such by the people was significant because history tells us of great men, but never of Rome’s kings. That is simply because Rome never had a king, instead they were ruled by Emperors. Since the first emperor, Rome has experienced being ruled by a variety of emperors; the good, the bad, and the evilest of…

different ways. Under the rule of Qin Shi Huang, Wu of Han, and Genghis Khan, the Chinese empire reached great economic heights. Their ruling methods were all diverse however were effective in establishing economic growth. The Roman rulers Trajan, Antoninus Pius and Augustus also established great economic success for Rome. Although these rulers made their economy flourish, many rulers of the Chinese and Roman empires did not contribute to the high economic success that these respected empires…