Trajan

This emperor was one the most remarkable and talented individual Rome has produced and he was one the central figures of the “5 Good Emperors.” Hadrian was born on January 24, 76 C.E. near Naples, Italy where Trajan was Emperor at the time. At the age of 10, Hadrian had traveled to Italica for the 1st time but didn’t stay for too long. During his years he was a military tribune with three different legions in consecutive years and at the age of 32 he was consulted. As an emperor Hadrian has come…

Outsiders of the faith, in general, very likely didn’t possess much if any knowledge on Jewish tradition whatsoever. For instance, if one were to take Pliny’s letter to Emperor Trajan of Rome, what is a seen is a well-educated high-official completely ignorant as to any background concerning the Christian faith, or even the Christian faith itself. Overall, with the content presented in the letter, it seems to strain credibility…

Germany, and even gave his army a raise. After the death of Domitian, there began the Nervan-Antonin Dynasty, which contained what was known as ‘The Five Good Emperors’. These started with Domitian’s advisor, Nerva, becoming emperor. After him was Trajan, then Hadrian, Antoninus Pius, and finally Marcus Aurelius. Marcus was considered the last good emperor, and none after him quite met the standards set by these five…

In this essay, I will be discussing the development of Christianity from the life of Jesus through the second century. I researched how Christianity separated itself from Judaism and the issues that affected the development of the religion. I also discuss how the Roman bureaucracy reacted to Christianity, including which Emperors persecuted Christians, and which did not. The doctrine of Christianity had a huge impact on the Roman Empire. The religion of Christianity spread throughout the Roman…

noting he obtained “all things through universal consent”. Suetonius is therefore indicating a view that has been perpetuated by the Roman aristocracy, and which Hadrian, during Suetonius’ lifetime, would also emulate by deifying his predecessor Trajan upon his death, and erecting a temple in his…

During the first century, the monotheistic religion of Christianity began. The teachings, based on the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, spread throughout the empire, touching the outskirts of Palestine. Jesus preached in Israel during the time of Augustus, urging a purification of the Jewish religion that would free Israel and establish the kingdom of God on earth. He urged a moral code based on love, charity, and humility, and he asked the faithful to follow his lessons, abandoning worldly concern…

Scholar Tamsyn Barton continues with a critical examination of Suetonius, declaring that the ancient historian was more of a rhetorician than a non-biased scholar. Throughout her essay “The inventio of Nero: Suetonius,” Barton points out Suetonius employed a known rhetorical mode of writing, which was used for criticizing politicians in ancient Rome. Therefore, the people of Rome would have understood Suetonius’ words were not meant to be taken as factual information on the emperors’ lives.…

with a sacred aura, they were no longer ordinary mortals they were made to look like Gods and Heroes and as a result they were venerated as such. Other staples of Roman political art are the monuments such as the triumphal arches , the columns of Trajan and Marcus Aurelius. Roman power was constructed and made manifest in these marble monuments. Emperors were aware of the position monuments held in establishing their power. These monuments were intended to display the different functions of the…

He also continued the building projects of his brother and improved the economy of the empire, he was assassinated in 96 CE. Nerva ruled next and was part of The Five Good Emperors along with Trajan, Hadrian, Antoninus Pius, and Marcus Aurelius. With their leadership the Roman empire was stronger, more stable, and expanded in size and scope. The Imperial Crisis was constant civil war and various military leaders fought for control of the empire…

opinions towards Christianity. Claudius prosecuted Christians, but he never did it legally. The first Emperor to officially make Christianity illegal was Nero in 64 AD. This lasted for 4 years until he died. After his reign the emperors; Domitian, Trajan, Marcus Aurelius, Septimius Severus, Decius, Valerian all prosecuted Christians. Until in 313 AD when the Emperor Constantine made Christianity legal; that was the end of prosecuting Christians and that was the end of emperors prosecuting…