Tag Archives: Roman Empire

After a Long Gestation Period, and Extended Labour Pains…

Posted on October 25, 2020 by cdsmiller17

The State of Israel is Born Strange prompt, this one: I was listening to Andy Williams sing “The Exodus Song (This Land is Mine)” and I suddenly connected two events in history in my mind. Firstly, though, I’d like to … Continue reading →

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February 23, 303 AD: The Day Fascism Was Born?

Posted on September 6, 2020 by cdsmiller17

The Empire Strikes Back at Christianity I’m reading a book about the New Testament, called Encountering The Manuscripts, by Phillip Comfort. There is a passage describing what Diocletian did on this day: What we do know is that by the … Continue reading →

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The Last “Peaceful” Roman Emperor

Posted on July 25, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Marcus Aurelius (April 26, 121 AD – March 17, 180 AD) By any ordinary standards, Marcus Aurelius lived a ‘good life’. The fact that he was a Roman emperor from 161 to 180 and a Stoic philosopher doesn’t do him … Continue reading →

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Constantine: In Hoc Signo Vinces

Posted on July 18, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Emperor Constantine (February 27, 280 AD – May 22, 337 AD) People (especially historians) don’t like supernatural events. They go against the ‘order of things’. But to the individual that has one, it’s a sign that Heaven is on your … Continue reading →

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Constantine and the New State Religion called Christianity

Posted on July 17, 2020 by cdsmiller17

The First Council of Nicaea Why I should think this is a good event to chart in astrology may be dependent on what that chart shows. It was a council convened by Constantine to get the bickering bishops of his … Continue reading →

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Nero, Reincarnated?

Posted on May 7, 2019 by cdsmiller17

Sometimes, the truth slips through…

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