Tag Archives: Emperors

Could a 1st Century Conquest be Echoed in the 13th Century?

Posted on February 6, 2021 by cdsmiller17

The Destruction of the Second Temple (August 4, 70 AD) Sometimes, I surprise even myself. No, I am not putting myself in the thick of things during Titus’ destruction of Jerusalem, but I am being shown some interesting echoes. The … Continue reading →

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A Larger Than Life Footnote in Roman History

Posted on February 6, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Vitellius (September 24, 15 AD – December 22, 69 AD) It’s a shame, really. This man was probably best suited for the debauched lifestyle that being Emperor could afford him, but he wasn’t really right to rule the Roman Empire. … Continue reading →

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All Hail! The Conquering Heroes of Judea

Posted on February 6, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Rome’s Trinity of Emperors Have you ever why our calendar system uses the term Anno Domini? Up until this morning, I presumed it was because of Jesus. And in a way, I was correct, but during the night I kept … Continue reading →

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The Second Roman Emperor After Nero

Posted on February 5, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Otho (April 28, 32 AD – April 16, 69 AD) I always thought Roman busts were meant to be serious, but this one looks like he’s pouting. Otho was made Emperor after Alba was killed, but his rule was short-lived. … Continue reading →

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Josephus: Jewish-Born Roman Myth-Maker

Posted on February 3, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Titus Flavius Josephus (37 – 100 AD) If you’re going to ensure that your life improves after being captured by your enemy, you need to embrace your new family as if God had foreordained their victory over you and your … Continue reading →

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Satire: The Gospels as a “Jewish War” Prequel

Posted on January 31, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Caesar’s Messiah (2005) I’ve always had this nagging feeling of unease when reading the stories of Jesus in the New Testament. I wrote of it before, preferring The Gospel of Thomas to the other ‘authorized’ gospels, even John’s. That a … Continue reading →

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How the “Son of Man” Became the Son of a God

Posted on January 30, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Titus (December 30, 39 AD – September 13, 81 AD) Just when I thought I was done with Roman Emperors, another one makes me take notice. This is due to starting to read “Caesar’s Messiah” yesterday (and continuing today). This … Continue reading →

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And Finally, the Runt of the Roman Litter of Emperors

Posted on January 25, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Claudius (August 1, 10 BC – October 13, 54 AD) They say he suffered from a childhood illness that left him infirm (and famously portrayed with a stammer by Derek Jacobi in the “I, Claudius” TV series). It may have … Continue reading →

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Are You Ready? OK, Take a Deep Breath…

Posted on January 24, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Caligula (August 31, 12 AD – January 24, 41 AD) Today, in history, Caligula was assassinated. How’s that for having a timely post? As we saw in an earlier post, Caligula (real name Gaius Caesar Augustus Germanicus) was a union … Continue reading →

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Render Unto Caesar the Things that are Caesar’s…

Posted on January 21, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Tiberius (November 16, 42 BCE – March 16, 37 AD) Interesting, isn’t it, how I’ve managed to avoid looking at Emperor Tiberius, until now? Why is that? Could it be that I ‘know’ something about him, too? Let’s take a … Continue reading →

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