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The Resurrection on Trial Today, Pastor Michael is discussing the Resurrection and Easter. Michael reinforces the case of the resurrection. Did Jesus really rise from the dead?  The answer is all-important: if the resurrection didn't happen, then Christianity's claims all fall apart. Paul covers this in 1 Corinthians 15. 14  If it did, death has been defeated.  If Jesus walked out of the grave, you cannot walk away unchanged. Michael, Duncan, and David present a current version of a trial, with the defense showing Jesus is real and the other side showing it was a ruse. The defense trumps the trial with eyewitness accounts of Jesus' crucifixion, John 19: 33-34, heralding the efficiency of Roman executioners. Additional proof for the defense is that no single disciple recanted their belief in the Lord, even though most died suffering for the truth.  The final proof of Jesus's resurrection is that people saw Him after He had risen. If it wasn't a miracle, it was absurd. Tacitus, a Roman historian who despised Christians, even confirmed Jesus's resurrection! This is the story of a tomb found to be empty.  Many early Christians were horribly persecuted for their beliefs.  And there were eyewitnesses, even enemies, who concluded: Jesus is risen! We don't need a comfortable lie but a disruptive truth! Live for Jesus! Today's verses are found in 1 Corinthians 15: 14 and John 19: 33-34. Scripture quotations marked CSB have been taken from the Christian Standard Bible®, Copyright © 2017 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. Christian Standard Bible® and CSB® are federally registered trademarks of Holman Bible Publishers. 

This week, in honor of the world giving lip service to The Resurrection at Easter, your host Fred Williams and co-host Doug McBurney condescend to entertain secular alternatives to the bodily death, burial & resurrection of Jesus Christ by listing the top 10: * Jesus Died by Crucifixion: The resurrection means nothing if Jesus didn't actually die. But virtually all scholars — even skeptical ones — agree Jesus died by Roman crucifixion. Why? The Roman method was brutal and efficient.   The Journal of the American Medical Association published a medical study affirming death by crucifixion.   Eyewitness accounts, including Roman historians like Tacitus, confirm it.   Jesus wasn't resuscitated. He was dead. The resurrection wasn't a near-death experience — it was a reversal of death.     * The Tomb Was Empty: The empty tomb is reported in all four Gospels, and it's confirmed by: Jewish leaders never produced the body. Instead, they said, “His disciples stole the body” — confirming the tomb was empty.   Even critics like atheist historian Bart Ehrman admit the tomb was likely empty — the question is why.     * The Disciples Believed They Saw the Risen Jesus: Something transformed a group of cowardly fishermen into bold proclaimers of a risen Christ. After Jesus' death, they were in hiding.   Then they claimed to have seen, touched, and eaten with the risen Jesus.   Many of them were martyred — not for what they believed, but for what they claimed to have seen.   People don't generally die for a lie they made up, especially when they get nothing in return but beatings and exile.     * The Rapid Spread of Christianity: How did a tiny, persecuted sect become the largest religion in the world? No political power. No money. No military. Just the message: He is risen.   Within weeks, thousands of Jews — fiercely monotheistic — believed Jesus was Lord and worshipped Him as God.   That doesn't happen unless something earth-shaking occurred.       * Testimony of Enemies: Who testified to the resurrection? Not just friends — enemies. James, Jesus' own skeptical brother, didn't believe in Him during His ministry. After the resurrection, James becomes a leader of the Jerusalem church and is martyred.   Paul was a violent persecutor of Christians. He had every reason to stop this movement — until he says he saw the risen Jesus himself.   Enemies don't convert unless they believe something really happened.     *The First Witnesses Were Women: All four Gospels say women were the first to find the tomb empty. In a culture where a woman's testimony didn't even count in court, this detail would never be invented. If the story were fabricated, the writers would've said Peter or John found the tomb.   The only reason to include women is because that's how it happened.   This is what scholars call the criterion of embarrassment — details that are awkward but truthful.   * I Corinthians 15: Paul lists post-resurrection appearances in I Cor 15. This shows belief in the resurrection wasn't a legend that developed decades later — it was immediate.   He names witnesses: “He appeared to Peter… the twelve… over 500 at once… James… and last of all to me.”   Paul is essentially saying: Go ask them yourself.     * The Martyrdom of the Apostles: Nearly all of the apostles suffered and many were killed for proclaiming Christ's resurrection. James: Certainly Beheaded in Jerusalem. Paul: Likely Beheaded in Rome. Peter: Likely crucified (allegedly upside down) Thomas: Allegedly Speared in India. Tens of thousands of Christian martyrdoms witnessed privately by millions of average people over the past 2,0000 years, (God knows and will bring the record on Judgment Day) They didn't die for abstract beliefs — they died for claiming they saw or believed in the risen Jesus. Liars make poor martyrs.     * The Conversion of Saul (Paul): Paul went from persecuting Christians to becoming Christianity's most influential missionary. He lost status, privilege, safety.   He was beaten, imprisoned, and eventually executed.   And he writes about meeting the risen Christ with personal conviction and detail.   What changes a man like that? Something real. Something undeniable.     * Bodily Resurrection from the Dead Fits All the Fact: When you put all the evidence together, there is no plausible alternative theory: The Swoon theory? Jesus didn't just faint — He was executed and His heart pierced.   The Hallucination theory? Hallucinations are individual — not shared by 500 people.   The Stolen body? The disciples would've had no motive and no success against the Roman guards, (who witnessed the theft while asleep)?   The Legend theory? Legends take generations. Christ's Resurrection was being preached and believed among hundreds in just days and weeks. The resurrection isn't just plausible — it's the only rational explanation regarding the earthly life, death ministry and legacy of Jesus Christ. The Bible teaches us that the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ was essential for the salvation of the world and the reconciliation of all things in Heaven and Earth back to God. So any other theory is to be dismissed.

This week, in honor of the world giving lip service to The Resurrection at Easter, your host Fred Williams and co-host Doug McBurney condescend to entertain secular alternatives to the bodily death, burial & resurrection of Jesus Christ by listing the top 10:   * Jesus Died by Crucifixion: The resurrection means nothing if Jesus didn't actually die. But virtually all scholars — even skeptical ones — agree Jesus died by Roman crucifixion. Why? The Roman method was brutal and efficient.   The Journal of the American Medical Association published a medical study affirming death by crucifixion.   Eyewitness accounts, including Roman historians like Tacitus, confirm it.   Jesus wasn't resuscitated. He was dead. The resurrection wasn't a near-death experience — it was a reversal of death.   * The Tomb Was Empty: The empty tomb is reported in all four Gospels, and it's confirmed by: Jewish leaders never produced the body. Instead, they said, “His disciples stole the body” — confirming the tomb was empty.   Even critics like atheist historian Bart Ehrman admit the tomb was likely empty — the question is why.     * The Disciples Believed They Saw the Risen Jesus: Something transformed a group of cowardly fishermen into bold proclaimers of a risen Christ. After Jesus' death, they were in hiding.   Then they claimed to have seen, touched, and eaten with the risen Jesus.   Many of them were martyred — not for what they believed, but for what they claimed to have seen.   People don't generally die for a lie they made up, especially when they get nothing in return but beatings and exile.     * The Rapid Spread of Christianity: How did a tiny, persecuted sect become the largest religion in the world? No political power. No money. No military. Just the message: He is risen.   Within weeks, thousands of Jews — fiercely monotheistic — believed Jesus was Lord and worshipped Him as God.   That doesn't happen unless something earth-shaking occurred.       * Testimony of Enemies: Who testified to the resurrection? Not just friends — enemies. James, Jesus' own skeptical brother, didn't believe in Him during His ministry. After the resurrection, James becomes a leader of the Jerusalem church and is martyred.   Paul was a violent persecutor of Christians. He had every reason to stop this movement — until he says he saw the risen Jesus himself.   Enemies don't convert unless they believe something really happened.     *The First Witnesses Were Women: All four Gospels say women were the first to find the tomb empty. In a culture where a woman's testimony didn't even count in court, this detail would never be invented. If the story were fabricated, the writers would've said Peter or John found the tomb.   The only reason to include women is because that's how it happened.   This is what scholars call the criterion of embarrassment — details that are awkward but truthful.   * I Corinthians 15: Paul lists post-resurrection appearances in I Cor 15. This shows belief in the resurrection wasn't a legend that developed decades later — it was immediate.   He names witnesses: “He appeared to Peter… the twelve… over 500 at once… James… and last of all to me.”   Paul is essentially saying: Go ask them yourself.     * The Martyrdom of the Apostles: Nearly all of the apostles suffered and many were killed for proclaiming Christ's resurrection. James: Certainly Beheaded in Jerusalem. Paul: Likely Beheaded in Rome. Peter: Likely crucified (allegedly upside down) Thomas: Allegedly Speared in India. Tens of thousands of Christian martyrdoms witnessed privately by millions of average people over the past 2,0000 years, (God knows and will bring the record on Judgment Day) They didn't die for abstract beliefs — they died for claiming they saw or believed in the risen Jesus. Liars make poor martyrs.     * The Conversion of Saul (Paul): Paul went from persecuting Christians to becoming Christianity's most influential missionary. He lost status, privilege, safety.   He was beaten, imprisoned, and eventually executed.   And he writes about meeting the risen Christ with personal conviction and detail.   What changes a man like that? Something real. Something undeniable.     * Bodily Resurrection from the Dead Fits All the Fact: When you put all the evidence together, there is no plausible alternative theory: The Swoon theory? Jesus didn't just faint — He was executed and His heart pierced.   The Hallucination theory? Hallucinations are individual — not shared by 500 people.   The Stolen body? The disciples would've had no motive and no success against the Roman guards, (who witnessed the theft while asleep)?   The Legend theory? Legends take generations. Christ's Resurrection was being preached and believed among hundreds in just days and weeks. The resurrection isn't just plausible — it's the only rational explanation regarding the earthly life, death ministry and legacy of Jesus Christ. The Bible teaches us that the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ was essential for the salvation of the world and the reconciliation of all things in Heaven and Earth back to God. So any other theory is to be dismissed.

Fußballfreunde waren geschockt: Im September 2023 meldete eine norwegische Tageszeitung, dass der erfolgreiche Torjäger Erling Haaland erschossen worden sei. Glücklicherweise handelte es sich um eine Falschmeldung, die von der Zeitung schnellstens korrigiert wurde. Eigentlich sollte darin von einem Fotoshooting berichtet werden. Das Wort »Shooting« wurde aber durch eine künstliche Intelligenz wörtlich übersetzt und dadurch vermeldet, dass Erling Haaland Opfer einer »Schießerei« geworden sei.War es bei Jesus Christus ähnlich? Sind Millionen Christen durch eine Falschmeldung fehlgeleitet worden? Die Berichte von Tod und Auferstehung des Herrn Jesus Christus kommen jedoch nicht wie diese Pressemeldung nur aus einer einzigen Quelle, sondern sind durch eine Vielzahl biblischer wie auch außerbiblischer Hinweise belegt. Augenzeugen haben die Kreuzigung beobachtet. Dabei handelte es sich nicht nur um Freunde von Jesus, sondern auch um seine Ankläger, die sofort interveniert hätten, wenn Jesus überlebt hätte, und für die Bewachung seines Grabes sorgten. Die Soldaten, die Jesus gekreuzigt hatten, verstanden ihr Handwerk. Sie bestätigten dem Statthalter Pilatus ausdrücklich, dass Jesus tot sei – und wussten, dass sie für die Richtigkeit dieser Aussage mit dem eigenen Leben einstehen mussten. Auch außerbiblische Geschichtsschreiber wie Tacitus und Flavius Josephus berichten vom Tod Jesu. Die Jünger von Jesus haben Entbehrung, Verfolgung und sogar den Märtyrertod für die Verbreitung der Botschaft in Kauf genommen, von der sie felsenfest überzeugt waren: Jesus hat am Kreuz die Sünde von uns Menschen auf sich genommen und mit seinem tatsächlichen Sterben und Auferstehen unsere Schuld bezahlt.Andreas DroeseDiese und viele weitere Andachten online lesenWeitere Informationen zu »Leben ist mehr« erhalten Sie unter www.lebenistmehr.deAudioaufnahmen: Radio Segenswelle

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In dieser Folge von Die Leichtigkeit der Kunst reisen wir durch 1.250 Jahre westfälischer Literaturgeschichte – von Tacitus bis John Sinclair, von Annette von Droste-Hülshoff bis Elina Penner. Gemeinsam mit dem Literaturwissenschaftler und Herausgeber Prof. Dr. Walter Gödden erkunden wir, wie Literatur Identität stiftet, welche Stimmen das Bild Westfalens geprägt haben – und warum es manchmal gerade der Blick von außen ist, der den spannendsten Ton trifft. Wir sprechen über vergessene Autor:innen, neue literarische Stimmen, das Museum für Westfälische Literatur auf Haus Nottbeck, das Schmallenberger Ereignis, das Festival lila we – und über die Frage, wie viel Heimat eigentlich in einem Text steckt. Ein Gespräch über Bücher, Geschichte, Humor – und die literarische Kraft der Region.

Help keep our podcast going by contributing to our Patreon! In our last episode, we delved into the archaeology of the pre-Roman Goths. But what about Gothic culture? What do we know about pre-Roman Gothic culture, before the Goths were Romanized?   To get a real sense of what is authentically Gothic is really difficult. We don't have much information about the Goths' daily lives or culture. We know almost nothing about their pre-Christian religious practices and beliefs. What we do have is a lot of military history from a Roman lens, and accounts from chroniclers like Tacitus—which have a lot of issues.   In this episode, we try to peel back the layers and discover what we can about pre-Roman Gothic culture. Sponsors and Advertising This podcast is a member of Airwave Media podcast network. Want to advertise on our show? Please direct advertising inquiries to advertising@airwavemedia.com.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys are excited this week to welcome into the studio (via Zoom) their colleague from Hope College Dr. Bram ten Berge. After coming close to a career in professional tennis (more on that in the show), Bram finished his B.A. in Classics at U. Miss and matriculated through U. Mich, graduating with the PhD in 2016. In this episode, we get to ask Bram, a topshelf scholar of Roman history and a specialist in Tacitus (c. 55-120 A.D.), all manner of recondite questions. Bram helps us sort through Tacitus' political consistency, his historiographical program, relevance to contemporary politics, and questions of Latin style. Based on his outstanding 2023 book Writing Imperial History: Tacitus from Agricola to Annales, Bram's acute expertise and conversational style are sure to appeal to aficionados of Roman history. If you like Tacitus and the writing of res gestae, this episode is game : set : match!

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Welcome to "The Masculine Renaissance: A Bold New Era for Men," an insightful episode of the Jeremy Ryan Slate Show where we explore the critical examination of modern masculinity, health, and America's future. Join the conversation as we uncover how a new cultural movement is redefining the role of men in society, driven by themes of vitality, sovereignty, and national pride.In this must-watch episode, Jeremy Ryan Slate, CEO and cofounder of Command Your Brand, dives deep with returning guest Raw Egg Nationalist to analyze the resurgence of masculinity in a politically charged era. From the "Make America Healthy Again" agenda to the political implications of health and fitness, this thought-provoking discussion navigates key issues like testosterone decline, the importance of classical education, and the reintegration of mind and body in shaping a better future for America. Discover how leaders like Trump and RFK Jr. are spearheading these changes and what it means for the next generation.This episode also explores the political divide on issues like immigration, health reforms, and cultural shifts, offering a unique perspective on how traditional values can inspire a brighter path forward. Whether you're intrigued by national sovereignty, alternative health, or the future of education, this episode offers a layered and complex analysis of where we're headed.Be part of the change by sharing your thoughts below. Like this video, leave a comment, and smash the subscribe button to stay connected with more critical conversations on liberty, freedom, and building a better future. Together, let's create a thriving community of engaged thinkers and doers.Thank you for supporting this channel. For more thought leadership, dive into Raw Egg Nationalist's latest works, including his translation of Tacitus' Germania and his upcoming book "The Last Men," exploring the death of masculinity. Stay tuned for more groundbreaking discussions that challenge the mainstream and inspire action.#donaldtrump #cnn #whitehouse #election #trump#politics #maga #howtocreatefitnessvideos #makeamericagreatagain #personaldevelopment___________________________________________________________________________⇩ SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS ⇩THE WELLNESS COMPANY: Health without the propaganda, emergency medical kits before you need it. Get 15% off now by using our link: https://twc.health/jrsCOMMAND YOUR BRAND: Legacy Media is dying, we fight for the free speech of our clients by placing them on top-rated podcasts as guests. We also have the go-to podcast production team. We are your premier podcast agency. Book a call with our team https://www.commandyourbrand.com/book-a-call MY PILLOW: By FAR one of my favorite products I own for the best night's sleep in the world, unless my four year old jumps on my, the My Pillow. Get up to 66% off select products, including the My Pillow Classic or the new My Pillow 2.0, go to https://www.mypillow.com/cyol or use PROMO CODE: CYOL________________________________________________________________⇩ GET MY BEST SELLING BOOK ⇩Unremarkable to Extraordinary: Ignite Your Passion to Go From Passive Observer to Creator of Your Own Lifehttps://getextraordinarybook.com/________________________________________________________________DOWNLOAD AUDIO PODCAST & GIVE A 5 STAR RATING!:APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-create-your-own-life-show/id1059619918SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UFFtmJqBUJHTU6iFch3QU(also available Google Podcasts & wherever else podcasts are streamed_________________________________________________________________⇩ SOCIAL MEDIA ⇩➤ X: https://twitter.com/jeremyryanslate➤ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/jeremyryanslate➤ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/jeremyryanslate_________________________________________________________________➤ CONTACT: JEREMY@COMMANDYOURBRAND.COM

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In this lecture, Bible teacher Dave Bigler (founder of Iron Sheep Ministries) does a basic overview of the history of our New Testament text. From the spreading of the early Gospel by word of mouth, the writing down of our New Testament text on papyrus to the formation of the New Testament Canon of scripture. All this and more is covered in this one hour lecture.Outline:01:38 - What are the top arguments against the validity of the Bible?03:06 - We live in a culture of doubt. 03:49 - Overview of part 1 and part 2 of this lecture series. 04:44 - Knowledge is our greatest strength amidst a culture of doubt.Jude 10; Rom 12.2; Prov 15.14; Prov 23.12; Prov 1:7Own your knowledge, if you don't know, find out. Pray for a hunger for knowledge.06:59 - The goal: Provide a basic, foundational knowledge of how our New Testament text passed from the pen of its original human author to your hands today. 07:14 - Outline for the lecture08:50 - what does inerrant mean?Define inerrant - without error. God, through the Holy Spirit, inspired the original human author who put pen to paper (quill to papyrus). THAT original also known as the “autograph,” THAT was without error. We do not have any of the original “autographs.” We have copies, that is where Textual criticism comes in. But let me be clear from the start; in all my research, all my schooling, all my studies; as much as I can be sure of anything, I am sure that this is God's perfect word for us today. Mat 24:35 - Heaven and earth will pass away, but my word will never pass away.10:45 - The spreading of the early gospel - an oral traditionThe gospel spread, and the narratives about Jesus' life and teachings were repeated hundreds of thousands of times by reliable eyewitnesses simply by word of mouth.Mat 28.18-20Acts 1.814:34 - When, why, and how was the text written down? When was the New Testament written? 17:18 - Why was there a gap between when Jesus lived and when the New Testament was written?18:10 - Why was the New Testament even written down?19:17 - What is the principle of immanence in Christianity?Heb 1.2, Matt 24.36, Mark 13,3220:44 - How was the New Testament written? Parchment, Papyrus, Manuscripts, etc.22:28 - what is a scribe?23:44 - The Canon of Scripture. Who decided what books would be in the Bible? What does the word Canon mean in relation to the Bible?23:44 - What is Canonization?25:36 - What is Pseudepigrapha?What is the Testament of Hezekiah, the Vision of Isaiah, the Books of Enoch, the Book of Noah, the Testament of Abraham, The Acts of Paul, The Gospel of Thomas, The Epistles of Barnabas?28:26 - Three key criteria for determining what books were in the New Testament Canon:ApostolicityOrthodoxyCatholicity30:48 - What books were questioned?33:14 - Why was the book of James questioned as being part of the New Testament?35:56 - Textual Criticism - the transmission of our text (copies of copies)38:06 - What is a textual variant in the Bible?47:39 - Is the ending of Mark a textual variant? Who wrote the ending to Mark? Mark 16.9-2052:07 - Was the story of the woman caught in adultery in the original New Testament text? John 7.53-8.11 56:17 - how much confidence can we really have in our text today?A look at Greek and Roman Historians 484-140ADHerodotus, Thucydides, Livy, Tacitus, Suetonius01:01:53 - Can we be confident in our New Testament text?01:04:04 - Where to learn more about Textual Criticism? Peter Gurry - interview on ApostleTalk.orgCo-Director - Text and Canon Institute TextandCanon.orgDig super deep w/ those that know - EvangelicalTextualCriticism.blogspot.comCenter for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts csntm.orgBooks: Reinventing Jesus (Daniel Wallace)How We Got the Bible (Neil Lightfoot)Scribes & Scripture (Peter Gurry)Pastor's Guide to the NT (David Bigler)01:06:25 - What will be in Part 2?01:07:05 - In Conclusion: God is sovereign!

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What causes belief – real conviction? Well, it depends what you want to believe; what you need to believe! If someone cries ‘Fire' – you lose no time in acting to verify the cry is genuine – and seeing what you can possibly do in helping to put it out.Our thoughts were triggered along these lines as we read today in Mark 15 that “the chief priests and scribes mocked him to one another, saying, ‘He saved others; he cannot save himself. Let the Christ, the King of Israel, come down now from the cross that we may see and believe” [v.31,32]These men had witnessed – or had had first-hand testimony of his remarkable miracles! When he raised Lazarus they had “made plans to put Lazarus to death as well, because on account of him many of the Jews were …. believing in Jesus.” [John 12v.10,11] Their minds were locked into a certain way of thinking – like a race horse – they had ‘blinkers' on their eyes. And isn't it the same today; especially as more and more marvellous miracles of nature are discovered – they still say – all that exists is a result of pure chance – given enough ‘endless' time!Verse 39 tells us that “the centurion who stood facing him” witnessing the incredible events at his death, and “saw that in this way he breathed his last, he said, ‘Truly this man was the Son of God.'” Recall how several Roman Centurions had contact with Jesus and his miracles with significant impact on them (e.g. Matt.8 v.5-13) Now Roman history shows that there were so many Christians in Rome by AD64 that Nero put hundreds to death (see Tacitus) – astonishing – but may not returning Centurions and soldiers be a factor in this?The disciples, apart from John (John 19 v.26,27), had disappeared, their uncertain faith shattered, but Mark records that “there were also other women looking on from a distance (and names three) … and there were also many other women who came up with him to Jerusalem.”[v.40,41]In Mark 16 we read of 3 who came to the tomb “very early on the first day of the week” [v.2] to anoint his body: those who sought to do something for Jesus were the first to believe. And us? Do we really believe? Jesus told his disciples just before he ascended, to “proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. Whoever believes and is baptised will be saved.” [v.15,16] “Whoever believes?” What is the quality – the absolute conviction – that amounts to genuine belief? Each individual must discover that for themselves: their lives thereafter will be different – and when they sing, “Take my life and let it be, ever only all for thee” – they will mean it.

Lists of important Roman historians would certainly include cerebral Polybius (who, to be fair, was also Greek); the friend of Augustus, Titus Livius; the austere Tacitus; and the gossipy Suetonius,. To one extent or another, all of them were participant observers–not simply historians, but actors in the drama of Roman life and politics.  Not usually included on this list of great Roman participant-historians is Cassius Dio. Like Polybius, he was Greek. But since he was born somewhere between 155 and 165 AD, and died in the 230s, the Mediterranean world had changed quite a bit since Polybius' time, three centuries before. For Cassius Dio was a Roman senator, and he served and wrote during a time of unprecedented tumult within the Roman Empire. He is often the only source for a variety of events, even ones which occurred centuries before his own lifetime. But was he simply a Tacitus wannabe? Or an important and influential historian in his own right? With me to talk about Cassius Dio is Colin Elliot, Professor of History at Indiana University. He hosts his own podcast, Pax Romana, where you can hear many verbal footnotes  to Cassius Dio, which helped inspire this discussion. Colin's last appearance on Historically Thinking was in Episode 351, when we talked about this book Pox Romana: The Plague That Shook the Roman World.

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A revised version of an earlier episode, now with historical commentary following the story! The Roman emperor Nero's murder of his own mother, the empress Agrippina the Younger, is among his most shocking crimes. A lurid tale of power, conspiracy, and violence emerges as the unstable Nero plots the death of an empress. A story from Roman history (Early Imperial Period, Julio-Claudian dynasty, 59 AD), based on Tacitus' Annals, featuring: Agrippina the Younger (Julia Agrippina), Nero, Seneca, Burrus, Anicetus - - - CREDITS Music by Kevin MacLeod Thumbnail Images: Relief of Nero and Agrippina from the Sebasteion in Aphrodisias, Turkey: c. 54-59 CE, Aphrodisias Museum View from the Amalfi Coast, Italy

Vi önskar er alla ett gott nytt år och vill tacka för så mycket för det gångna året. Kommentera gärna och berätta vad ni tycker har varit bäst i år. Planeringen inför 2025 pågår för fulla muggar och alla fingervisningar om vad som uppskattas mest är värdefulla för oss. Men först ska avsluta poddåret 2024 men en sjujävla berättelse!Norden har sin egen Herakles. Han kallades Beowulf och enligt det kväde som bär hans namn dräpte han tre monster under sin långa och ärofyllda gärning. Sagan är en av JRR Tolkiens största inspirationer för berättelserna från Midgård.Men Beowulfkvädet är också föremål för en intensiv och ganska illasinnad debatt om huruvida den går att använda som historisk källa. Sagan kommer mycket sannolikt från nordiskt 500-tal innan den skrevs ned i England någon gång på 700-talet. Sagan äger rum på Danmark och innehåller referenser till sveakungar och medeltida krig. Är det sanning eller myt? Varför bråkas det så mycket?——Läslista:1.Eriksson, Bo, Tusen år av fantasy: resan till Mordor, Historiska media, Lund, 20202.Eriksson, Kristina Ekero, Vikingatidens vagga: i vendeltidens värld, Första utgåvan, Natur & Kultur, [Stockholm], 20213.Gräslund, Bo, Beowulfkvädet: den nordiska bakgrunden, [Kungl. Gustav Adolfs Akademien för svensk folkkultur], Uppsala, 20184.Lovén, Christian, ‘Beowulf och Gotland: replik till Bo Gräslund', Fornvännen (Print)., 2019(114):4, s. 249-252, 20195.Lönnroth, Lars, Det germanska spåret: en västerländsk litteraturtradition från Tacitus till Tolkien, Första utgåvan, Natur & kultur, Stockholm, 20176.”Drakdödaren som var kung på Gotland” af Klintberg, Bengt i SvD 2018-10-137.”Lätt att rasera teori om Gotländsk Beowulf” Harrison, Dick på SvD.se Lyssna på våra avsnitt fritt från reklam: https://plus.acast.com/s/historiepodden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textYes, I know that Octavian IS Augustus, but this episode is about how Gaius Octavius became Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus, and in doing so replaced the old Roman Republic with a military autocracy masquerading as a republic. This is the conclusion of our three part series on the fall of the Roman Republic. My cohost for all three episodes has been my good friend Dr. Jennifer Paxton of the Catholic University of America.This episode includes two audio snippets:Mark Antony's funeral oration for Caesar, from the 1953 film version of Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" (with Marlon Brando as Brutus)"What have the Romans done for us?" from "Monty Python's The Life of Brian"Quotations from:Appian on Caesar's Funeral, trans. John Carter (https://www.livius.org/sources/content/appian/appian-caesars-funeral/)Res Gestae Divi Augusti ("the achievements of the deified Augustus"), trans. F.W. Shipley  (https://www.livius.org/sources/content/augustus-res-gestae/)Tacitus Agricola. Translated by Alfred John Church and William Jackson Brodribb (1877)Tacitus, Annals. Loeb Classical Library edition of Tacitus, 1931For another take on the story, I recommend listening to "Marc Antony vs. Octavian Caesar: Ancient Rome's Ruthless Rivals," a two part series on the podcast "Beef with Bridget Todd."As I am posting this a couple of days before Christmas and Hanukkah, I would like to wish you all Happy Holidays. And if you haven't yet listened to it, you might want to try our episode on how Hanukkah and Christmas were celebrated in the Middle Ages (with detours into how Hanukkah became the Jewish Christmas in the United States and why the Puritans tried to suppress Christmas).Listen on Podurama https://podurama.com Intro and exit music are by Alexander NakaradaIf you have questions, feel free to contact me at richard.abels54@gmail.com

Send us a textAncient historians documented supernatural darkness during Christ's crucifixion, including accounts from Thallus (52 AD) and Phlegon (80 AD)Julius Africanus challenged Thallus's solar eclipse explanation, noting its impossibility during a full moonPhlegon's account was later validated by Origen in "Against Celsus"Multiple independent historical sources verify Jesus's existence, including Tacitus, Mara Bar Serapion, Pliny the Younger, and JosephusThe abundance of historical sources exceeds typical standards for ancient historical verificationOur Website: https://idcpodcast.co/ Check out our new Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AtlasApologia Check out our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atlas_apologia/Support the show

Jesus spoke of “the sign of the prophet Jonah”  [Matt. 12 v.39-40] as being a sign of great significance. Jonah came forth alive from “the belly of the great fish”.  [Jonah 1 v.17], We believe it was a special fish, one of a kind, not a sort of whale.  The text says, “the LORD appointed a great fish to swallow up Jonah” .  We conclude that ”the great fish” was a special creature God brought into being and God saw that this special creation was in the right place at the right time. This remarkable event foreshadowed the death and resurrection of Jesus,  The time came when “the LORD spoke to the fish, and it vomited Jonah out upon dry land.” [2 v.10] – not just a damp sandy beach!     Jonah was then ready and willing to do what the LORD commanded and hastened to preach at Nineveh (3 v.3) – there is a parallel here with the disciples of Jesus.  After Jesus came out of the grave he gave them a renewed preaching commission; it was now “ … to the end of the earth” [Acts 1 v.8] and then ascended to heaven; today that commission is nearing completion, “but the labourers are few.”[Luke 10 v.2]. But there is a further lesson too –  note the impact the sudden cessation of the storm had on the sailors. With great  reluctance they had thrown Jonah overboard.  They had not wanted to do this, they “rowed hard to get back to dry land, but they could not, for the sea grew more and more tempestuous …” [1 v.13]  Initially “each cried to his god.” [v.5]  But before they threw Jonah overboard, “they called out to the LORD” to Jonah's LORD! They said, “O LORD, let us not perish for this man's life, and lay not on us innocent blood”   When they threw him overboard “the sea ceased from its raging.”  How awesome was this experience.  “Then the men feared the LORD exceedingly, and they offered a sacrifice to the LORD and made vows.” [v.15,16] We are not told any more about these sailors, but surely this changed the rest of their lives. We can see a parallel here with at least one Centurion and the Roman soldiers who witnessed the awesome events at the death of Christ, one said “Truly this man was the Son of God” [Mark 15 v.38]?  Some had been aware of his power to do miracles, eg Luke 7 v.2,3.  The first Gentile convert was a Centurion! (Acts 10).   We have the testimony of the Roman historian Tacitus (c. 110-120) that Nero put to death hundreds of Christians in Rome – and that happened in AD 64!  We conclude that many Roman soldiers and not a few Centurions, when they finished their service in Israel returned home convicted of the one and only real faith – and shared that faith – truly “then they feared the LORD”  – And us?

Not unlike the Celts, if you head to your local New Age Occult store you will notice that there is an overabundance of Runes. From necklace pendants, to books, to divination stones and more- Runes are seemingly overrepresented. But much of what makes Runes so special has been lost in the mix. Here to help us through why Runes are not always what meets the eye in both scholarly and New age circles, is Podcaster and author Siri Vincent Plouff!

In this episode, we examine the relationship that the infamous emperor Caracalla had with Egypt. Support the Show: Patreon: https://patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast Contact Us: Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Bibliography: Burgersdijk, D. (2024). A revised loeb of Historia Augusta. Magie,(D.) Rohrbacher (edd., trans.) Historia Augusta. Volume I.(Loeb Classical Library 139.) Pp. liv+ 471. Cambridge, MA and London: Harvard University Press, 2022. The Classical Review, 74(1), 121-124. Hart, G. (2005). The Routledge dictionary of Egyptian gods and goddesses. Routledge. Lenski, M. B. D. G. N., & Talbert, R. J. A. (2012). From village to empire: A history of Rome from earliest times to the end of the Western Empire. New York. Martin, R. H. (1981). Tacitus. University of California Press. Milne, J. G. (1924). A history of Egypt under Roman rule (Vol. 5). Methuen & Company. Takács, S. A. (2015). Isis and Sarapis in the Roman world (Vol. 124). Brill. Thayer, B. (Ed.). (n.d.). Cassius Dio — Book 78. University of Chicago. https://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/e/roman/texts/cassius_dio/78*.html Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, John Dorney joins us in northern Scotland to investigate the disappearance of the Ninth Legion — only to discover that there are things here even more terrible than the Roman army, things that can only be fought with trust and empathy and music. It's The Eaters of Light. Notes and links Crash (2004) starts with a voiceover by Don Cheadle, laying out the terms of the metaphorical link between car crashes and human interactions generally. It's not a very popular movie, not only because of its superficial approach to issues of race, but also because it won the 2005 Academy Award for Best Picture instead of Brokeback Mountain. Richard mentions American YA fiction writer Scott Westerfield, particularly the Uglies series with its teenage protagonist. He also mentions William Golding's 1954 novel Lord of the Flies, where a group of schoolchildren stranded without adults on a deserted island, quickly revert to savagery. Brian Vernel was born in 1990, so he was 26 or 27 when he played Lucius in this episode, and 32 when he played far-right extremist Curly in the first season of Slow Horses in 2022. Kar's speech about the depredations of the Roman Army is taken from the Agricola by Tacitus, a short biography of his father-in-law, chronicling, among other things his campaigns in northern Britain. Tacitus depicts the Caledonian leader Calgacus making the speech just before the Battle of Mount Graupius, in which his forces were defeated by the Romans. You can read the speech in translation here. This week's monster is based on very common depictions found in Pictish carvings of an animal called the Pictish Beast. Some depictions are found among the carvings seen in this episode. Tania Bell is a companion to the Eighth Doctor, first appearing in Big Finish's Stranded in 2020 — the first transgender companion to appear in Doctor Who. She is played by Rebecca Root. John has written five stories for Tania: her second story Wild Animals, as well as The Long Way Round, What Just Happened?, Best Year Ever and Flatpack (in which she meets Christopher Ecclston's Ninth Doctor). John writes for Michelle Gomez as Missy in Divorced, Beheaded, Regenerated and in Too Many Masters. Follow us Nathan is on Bluesky at @nathanbottomley.com and Brendan is at @retrobrendo.bsky.social; Richard is on X as @RichardLStone. The Flight Through Entirety theme was arranged by Cameron Lam. You can follow Flight Through Entirety on Mastodon and Bluesky, as well as on X and Facebook. Our website is at flightthroughentirety.com. Please consider rating or reviewing us on Apple Podcasts, or we'll unleash the scary puppy the next time you come over for a coffee. And more You can find links to all of the podcasts we're involved in on our podcasts page. But here's a summary of where we're up to right now. 500 Year Diary is our latest new Doctor Who podcast, going back through the history of the show and examining new themes and ideas. Its first season came out early this year, under the title New Beginnings. Check it out. It will be back for a second season early in 2025. The Second Great and Bountiful Human Empire has broadcast our hot takes on every new episode of Doctor Who since November last year, and it will be back again in 2025 for Season 2. In the most recent episode of Maximum Power, Pete and Si interviewed two of the people involved in the creation of the new Blakes 7 Series 1 blu-ray box set — filmmakers Chris Chapman and Chris Thompson. We'll be back to cover Series D next month. And finally there's our Star Trek commentary podcast, Untitled Star Trek Project, featuring Nathan and friend-of-the-podcast Joe Ford. This week, we marvelled at a clever and enjoyable episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine in which a new Emissary turns up and Miles welcomes Keiko back to the station — Accession.

The Ancient Greeks believed they existed before the dawn of time, yet they're a mystery to most, so, for this week's Bonus Episode we're exploring the long and complex history of Nymphs!Part of the "Three Ravens Bestiary" series, we start off discussing the roles Nymphs played in the Greco-Roman pantheon, including how they were classified and eventually used, in Imperial projects, to present local and regional gods of pagan cultures, such as the Celts and Britons, as less powerful than the Olympians. This then sees us look at examples of some ancient genius loci from across England, including those found in shrines at Hadrian's Wall, where some local deities defied the odds and survived well into Christianization, later becoming recognised as Saints. From there we head in two directions - firstly, forward, via Chaucer, Marvell and Shakespeare, into a place where Nymphs and Faeries got a little bit muddled up in the British mindset. After that, we journey back to the start, exploring how writers like Hesiod, Homer, and many others, developed and contributed to the collective idea of 'Nymph Lore' - the roles Nymphs played in city foundation, how they were worshiped, and what 'Nympholepsy' - Nymph Madness - was, and why some people sought it out! Via discussions of the 18th century invention of the idea of 'Nymphomania' - in contrast with other misogynistic (and anti-British) ideas such as Tacitus' characterisation of the Roman Witch Empress Messalina, the vengeful Iceni Queen Boudica, and figures like Britannicus, we wash up in the present day - a time when being called a "nymph" seems to have nothing to do with nature spirits, and much more to do with systems of power and control...The Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon.Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on one of England's 39 historic counties, exploring the history, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, the pair take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it might have come from, and the truths it reveals about England's hidden past...Bonus Episodes are released on Thursdays (Magic and Medicines about folk remedies and arcane spells, Three Ravens Bestiary about cryptids and mythical creatures, Dying Arts about endangered heritage crafts, and Something Wicked about folkloric true crime from across history) plus Local Legends episodes on Saturdays - interviews with acclaimed authors, folklorists, podcasters and historians with unique perspectives on that week's county.With a range of exclusive content on Patreon, too, including audio ghost tours, the Three Ravens Newsletter, and monthly Three Ravens Film Club episodes about folk horror films from across the decades, why not join us around the campfire and listen in?Learn more at www.threeravenspodcast.com, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast, and find links to our social media channels here: https://linktr.ee/threeravenspodcast Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we tackle Juvenal, whose sixteen satires influenced libertines, neoclassicists and early Christian moralists alike. Conservative to a fault, Juvenal's Satires rails against the rapid expansion and transformation of Roman society in the early principate – immigration, sexual mores and eating habits all come under fire. But where his contemporary Tacitus handled the same material with restraint, Juvenal's work explodes with vivid and vicious depictions of urban life, including immigration, sexual mores and eating habits. Emily and Tom explore the idiosyncrasies of Juvenal's verse and its handling in Peter Green's translation, and how best to parse his over-the-top hostility to everyone and everything.Non-subscribers will only hear an extract from this episode. To listen in full and to our other Close Readings series, sign up:Directly in Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3pJoFPqIn other podcast apps: lrb.me/closereadingsFurther reading in the LRB:Remembering Peter Greenhttps://www.lrb.co.uk/blog/2024/september/peter-green-1924-2024Claude Rawson: Blistering Attackshttps://www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v02/n21/claude-rawson/blistering-attacksClare Bucknell & Colin Burrow: What is satire?https://www.lrb.co.uk/podcasts-and-videos/podcasts/close-readings/on-satire-what-is-satire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andre Moubarak highlights the importance of studying first-century Jewish resources to understand the New Testament and the life of Jesus. It presents the teachings of Andre Moubarak from Twins Tours Academy, who emphasizes the significance of understanding the cultural, social, and religious dynamics of ancient Israel. The text then explores various Jewish resources like the Tanakh, Mishnah, Talmud, and Midrash, providing insights into their content, structure, and significance. It also lists websites that offer access to these resources, as well as ancient texts like Josephus Flavius and the Dead Sea Scrolls. The text concludes by examining Roman resources from Tacitus, Pliny the Elder, and Strabo, which offer perspectives on the Roman Empire's influence on Judea.   to learn more online courses go to the link below: www.twinstours.com/academy

A @Christadelphians Video: Description: The belief in resurrection of Jesus Christ is a matter of life and death. The New and also the Old Testament writings prophesied that Jesus Christ would be raised from the dead. The disciples, having seen their risen Lord, preached His resurrection to all who would listen. There is also historical proof, from pagan writers of the time of Christ who testified to these things. Summary The resurrection of Jesus is crucial for Christian faith, as it confirms salvation and offers hope. Paul emphasizes its importance through various testimonies. Highlights ✝️ Resurrection's Importance: Paul states that if Christ is not raised, faith is meaningless.

Dr. Michael Gleghorn, professor at Grand Canyon University, discusses the evidence for Jesus from extra-biblical sources from the first two centuries. In this episode we will discuss the writings of the Roman Historian Tacitus and Pliny the Younger. These ancient sources mention the crucifixion of Jesus under Pontius Pilate, the outbreak of followers of Jesus Christ, and even elude to the resurrection of Jesus.

We now return to the late third century, where the Emperor Aurelian has finally reunited the Roman empire and been murdered for the trouble, and the senate in Rome, waning in its influence, makes a final flex of power. Tickets are now on sale for our special 10th anniversary live screening of the movie Gladiator! 19th October at the Thornbury Picture House in Melbourne. Guest: Associate Professor Caillan Davenport (Head of the Centre for Classical Studies at the Australian National University)

The Annals, Tacitus' study of the emperors from Tiberius to Nero, covers some of the most vivid and ruthless episodes in Roman history. A masterclass in political intrigue (and how not to do it), the Annals features mutiny, senatorial backstabbing, wars on the imperial frontiers, political purges and enormous egos. Emily and Tom explore the many ambiguities that make the Annals such rewarding as well as difficult reading, as they discuss Tacitus' cynicism, knotty style and approach to history.Non-subscribers will only hear an extract form this episode. To listen in full and to our other Close Readings series, sign up:Directly in Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3pJoFPqIn other podcast apps: lrb.me/closereadingsEmily Wilson is Professor of Classical Studies at the University of Pennsylvania and Thomas Jones is an editor at the London Review of Books.Get in touch: podcasts@lrb.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ACTS 24:22-27 22 Then Felix, who was well acquainted with the Way, adjourned the proceedings. "When Lysias the commander comes," he said, "I will decide your case." 23 He ordered the centurion to keep Paul under guard but to give him some freedom and permit his friends to take care of his needs. 24 Several days later Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was a Jewess. He sent for Paul and listened to him as he spoke about faith in Christ Jesus. 25 As Paul discoursed on righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and said, "That's enough for now! You may leave. When I find it convenient, I will send for you." 26 At the same time he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe, so he sent for him frequently and talked with him. 27 Two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus, but Felix because Felix wanted to grant a favor to the Jews, he left Paul in prison.  FROM THE LESSON Felix the Governor: The Roman historian, Tacitus wrote about Felix that he “practiced every kind of cruelty and lust, wielding the power of a king with all the instincts of a slave.” Drusilla the Jewess: Her mother was a Jew, however her father was Herod Agrippa, the one who killed the apostle James, the brother of John in Acts 12. Her great-uncle was the one who had John the Baptist beheaded, and her great-grandfather was the one who had tried to kill Jesus in Bethlehem. Three Reasons for Faith in Christ Jesus: 1 Because of righteousness What are you going to do about yesterday's sin? The answer is to have faith in Christ Jesus as your Savior. The answer is to trust Him with your past. 2 Because of self-control What are you going to do about today's struggles? The answer is to have faith in Christ Jesus as your Lord. The answer is to trust Him with your present. 3 Because of the judgment to come What are you going to do about tomorrow's scenarios? The answer is to have faith in Christ Jesus as your Judge. The answer is to trust Him with your future.  DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1 If someone had asked you last week to give them a compelling reason as to why you have faith in Christ Jesus, how would you have answered the question?  2 Discuss with your group the deal of eternity: the exchange of your sin for His righteousness. How does the reality of this exchange transform the way you live? 3 The only way to have self-control is to be under His control. Discuss the importance of relying on the Lord through the Holy Spirit when life seems out of control.  Are you going through any struggles today that the group can be praying about? Share with the group.  4 Do you worry or get anxious about the future? What kinds of things do you worry about? We often talk about having faith in Jesus as our Savior and Lord, but what do you think about having faith in Him as your Judge?  5 The answer to all three faith questions is to have faith in the person of Jesus Christ. Which of the three do you find most difficult: to trust Him with your past, your present, or your future? Why?

My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. John 10:27 NLT   HOW TO PARTICIPATE: 1. ATTEND WEEKEND SERVICES. 2. READ ALONG IN THE GUIDE EACH WEEK. 3. DISCUSS IN YOUR LIFE GROUP.    THE BETTER YOU KNOW GOD, THE BETTER YOU HEAR GOD.    1. THE BIBLE IS WRITTEN FOR US, NOT TO US.   You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work. 2 Timothy 3:15-17 NLT   And remember, our Lord's patience gives people time to be saved. This is what our beloved brother Paul also wrote to you with the wisdom God gave him— speaking of these things in all of his letters. Some of his comments are hard to understand, and those who are ignorant and unstable have twisted his letters to mean something quite different, just as they do with other parts of Scripture… 2 Peter 3:15-16 NLT   For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11 NLT   2. THE BIBLE IS A LIBRARY, NOT A BOOK.   All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 2 Timothy 3:16 NLT   3. THE ACCURACY OF THE BIBLE IS BEYOND COMPREHENSION.     AUTHOR WRITTEN EARLIEST COPY TIMELINE # of MANUSCRIPTS Caesar 100-44 B.C.       900 A.D. 1,000 yrs 10 Plato 427-347 B.C.       900 A.D. 1200 yrs 7 Thucydides 460-400 B.C.       900 A.D. 1300 yrs 8 Tacitus 100 A.D.       1100 A.D. 1000 yrs 20 Suetonius 75-16 A.D.       950 A.D. 800 yrs 8 Homer (Iliad) 900 B.C.       400 A.D. 500 yrs 643 New Testament 40-100 A.D.       125 A.D. 25-50 yrs 24,000     4. THE WAY THE BIBLE POINTS TO THE PERSON OF JESUS      “You search the Scriptures because you think they give you eternal life. But the Scriptures point to me! Yet you refuse to come to me to receive this life. John 5:39-40 NLT     “I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ.” Gandhi   …The scripture cannot be broken John 10:35 KJV   “We're going up to Jerusalem, where the Son of Man will be betrayed to the leading priests and the teachers of religious law. They will sentence him to die. Then they will hand him over to the Romans to be mocked, flogged with a whip, and crucified. But on the third day he will be raised from the dead.”. Matthew 20:18-19 NLT   Then Jesus took them through the writings of Moses and all the prophets, explaining from all the Scriptures the things concerning himself; Suddenly, their eyes were opened, and they recognized him. And at that moment he disappeared! They said to each other, “Didn't our hearts burn within us as he talked with us on the road and explained the Scriptures to us?”  Luke 24:27;31-32 NLT   The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you. And just as God raised Christ Jesus from the dead, he will give life to your mortal bodies by this same Spirit living within you. Romans 8:11 NLT

Roll For Intent Episode 141 - New Beginnings Six months after the disappearance of Tacitus, Malleus, Mr. Griffy, and Marcus, a group of adventurers seeking fame and fortune in Merovan stumble into something bigger than they were bargaining for.***This is a Pathfinder 2nd Edition actual play podcast focused on the Abomination Vaults adventure path, published by Paizo Inc.Check out our website, follow us on twitter and join us on discord!***CastTrevor PayneThe Magnanimous Game MasterJacob HicksIkaron - Strix InventorMicah Berthold - Gnome SorcerorChristian ChaneyOmadon - Human Kinetecist"Rules Lawyer" - Beast FoundryLiam Hargraves IVDelani - Elf ClericSarah PayneThe "Intro Lady" ***Roll For Intent uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Community Use Policy. We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. Roll For Intent is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Paizo. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo Products, visit paizo.com***Abomination Vaults : Ruins of Gauntlight - James JacobsAbomination Vaults : Hands of the Devil - Vanessa HoskinsAbomination Vaults : Eyes of Empty Death - Stephen Radney-MacFarlandTroubles In Otari - Jason Keely, Lyz Lidell, Ron LundeenAbomination Vaults GMs Guide - Ron Lundeen***Copyright 2024 Roman Neville Productions Mentioned in this episode:Summer 2024Thanks for listening through the hiatus! Go leave us a review somewhere!!!

Greetings, and welcome to Tomorrow's World, where we help you to make sense of your world through the pages of the Bible. We're glad you're here, and today's question is one of the most important questions you could ever ask: Is Jesus God? This question about Jesus is important. Estimates indicate around 2.4 billion people in the world claim Christianity as their religion—almost half-a-billion more than claim Islam and more than a billion more than claim Hinduism. Yet, even as almost one-third of the planet claims a religion centered on the person of Jesus Christ, many of those same people disagree on exactly who He really was. For some, even some claiming to be Christian, Jesus was simply a man—a Jewish teacher in the first century, who just happened to have an outsized impact on world culture. The late Shelby Spong, a bishop in the Episcopal Church, was quite famous for his stance that Jesus was not actually God, was not born from a virgin, and was never resurrected. Other religions claiming to be Christian teach different things about Jesus' divinity. Some teach that Jesus was a created being, like the angels. Some identify Him with the archangel Michael. Others claim that Jesus and the Devil were brothers in the past. And others, further, claim that Jesus and the Father are the very same person, and not two separate divine persons, at all. Outside of nominal Christianity, ideas vary, as well. Some religions consider Jesus to have been a holy man, or wise guru, or even a prophet, but not truly divine in the way God is divine. Others consider Him a manifestation of God, like an avatar, or some sort of ascended master in the manner of new age teachings. And then, there are those who don't think He ever existed—as if He were a figment of the imagination, or a fiction created in the first century to form the basis of a new religion. Perhaps we should tackle this question first, in the event some of you have been infected by this pernicious lie. There is abundant evidence that Jesus of Nazareth did, indeed, exist. Even if we treat the New Testament not as Scripture, but as a mere human product of history, just like Homer's Iliad or Caesar's commentaries, it provides abundant evidence that Jesus was a real person, going back to within two or three decades of His life. We even have a fragment from the gospel of John, the famous Rylands Library Papyrus P52, that dates back to within a handful of years after the Apostle John is believed to have written it. And, outside of the New Testament, a number of secular historical records refer to Jesus and the impact of His teachings and example in the first century. The contemporary Jewish historian Josephus, the Roman historian Tacitus, and Pliny the Younger all speak of Jesus Christ as a real person—much too early in the historical record for some imaginary account to have taken hold so profoundly. In fact, one of the most effective defenders of the very real existence of Jesus Christ is New Testament scholar Bart Ehrman. While Ehrman has publicly declared that he does not believe Jesus was divine, does not believe in the supernatural, and does not consider himself a Christian, he is just as clear that the evidence for Jesus' existence is overwhelming. Referring to those who claim Jesus' existence is just a myth, Ehrman writes, “It is fair to say that mythicists as a group, and as individuals, are not taken seriously by the vast majority of scholars in the field of New Testament, early Christianity, ancient history, and theology” (Did Jesus Exist? The Historical Argument for Jesus of Nazareth, 2012. p. 20). In fact, almost all scholars, secular and religious alike, tend to agree. As Ehrman summarizes, “Despite the enormous range of opinion, there are several points on which virtually all scholars of antiquity agree. Jesus was a Jewish man, known to be a preacher and teacher, who was crucified (a Roman form of execution) in Jerusalem during the reign of the Roman emperor Tiberius, when Pontius Pilate was the governor of Judea” (p. 12). In short, those who say that Jesus never existed should be taken as seriously as those who say the tooth fairy or Santa Claus do exist. Facts are facts. And the man Jesus of Nazareth did live and walk this earth around two thousand years ago in Judea, teaching around the Sea of Galilee and in Jerusalem. But is that where the story ends? A great teacher dies in His early thirties and just happens to have a religion founded in His name? Or was Jesus more than a man?

Tacitus is the great historian of imperial Rome. His writing is beautiful, unsettling, extraordinarily persuasive. We know many of his likes and dislikes about people and politics, but facts about his personal life? Not so much. His memoir of Agricola tells us much fascinating detail about Roman Britain: that it's an island (the Roman fleet sailed all the way round, just to check), that it's very close to Spain (with only Ireland in between); that invading Anglesey was a great victory for the Romans. He notes that it rains a lot, but omits to mention the Druids. He is also, he says, dedicated to writing impartially. Natalie may disagree. Who needs evidence when you have Tacitus' persuasive prose? It's not as if we can cross-check, because so little of the written record of the time survives to us. Natalie's guest, (modern) historian Dan Snow, finds this hard to fathom. Her other guest, Professor Llewelyn Morgan, knows it's unwise to lament the lost work. We should value what remains and hope that some new bits of Tacitus may appear in the future. And it turns out that by boat, Britain IS actually close to Spain. Travelling overland was hard going in Tacitus' day, so compared to that, the sea journey to Spain was easy.Rock star mythologist' and reformed stand-up Natalie Haynes is obsessed with the ancient world. Here she explores key stories from ancient Rome and Greece that still have resonance today. They might be biographical, topographical, mythological or epic, but they are always hilarious, magical and tragic, mystifying and revelatory. And they tell us more about ourselves now than seems possible of stories from a couple of thousand years ago.Producer...Mary Ward-Lowery

"It is the rare fortune of these days that one may think what one likes and say what one thinks."  -Tacitus, Histories   This week, join Cyrus Palizban and Nico Sarian as we delve into the complex interplay between censorship, free speech, and authenticity. We explore how historical contexts from ancient Rome to modern-day America shape our understanding of thought and expression. We discuss societal structures, political freedoms, and their implications, drawing connections with philosophical ideas from Plato to the U.S. Constitution.   00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:40 Exploring Tacitus' Quote on Free Thought 01:58 Historical Context of Tacitus' Era 03:24 Modern Implications of Free Speech and Censorship 04:46 Public Opinion and Democracy 08:21 Immigration and National Identity 17:35 Political Freedoms and Social Protests 19:29 Power Dynamics in Argentina 20:02 Anthropological Perspectives on Leadership 21:12 Philosophical Foundations of Governance 22:45 Plato's Republic and Social Hierarchy 25:04 Modern Interpretations and Critiques 30:55 The Role of Language in Shaping Thought 34:09 The Search for Authenticity 39:14 Concluding Thoughts and Announcements   Follow us on other platforms for more content! https://smartlink2.metricool.com/public/smartlink/lightning-945

The Twelve Caesars is a set of twelve biographies of Julius Caesar and the first 11 emperors of the Roman Empire. The work was written in 121 during the reign of the emperor Hadrian, while Suetonius was Hadrian's personal secretary. On the Life of the Caesars concentrates on the acts and personalities of the Julio-Claudians and their immediate successors.Together with Tacitus' Annals, this work is a major source for the historical details in Robert Graves' novels "I Claudius" and "Claudius the God". (Adapted from Wikipedia.)Translated by Alexander Thomson.This is a collaborative reading.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Twelve Caesars is a set of twelve biographies of Julius Caesar and the first 11 emperors of the Roman Empire. The work was written in 121 during the reign of the emperor Hadrian, while Suetonius was Hadrian's personal secretary. On the Life of the Caesars concentrates on the acts and personalities of the Julio-Claudians and their immediate successors.Together with Tacitus' Annals, this work is a major source for the historical details in Robert Graves' novels "I Claudius" and "Claudius the God". (Adapted from Wikipedia.)Translated by Alexander Thomson.This is a collaborative reading.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Twelve Caesars is a set of twelve biographies of Julius Caesar and the first 11 emperors of the Roman Empire. The work was written in 121 during the reign of the emperor Hadrian, while Suetonius was Hadrian's personal secretary. On the Life of the Caesars concentrates on the acts and personalities of the Julio-Claudians and their immediate successors.Together with Tacitus' Annals, this work is a major source for the historical details in Robert Graves' novels "I Claudius" and "Claudius the God". (Adapted from Wikipedia.)Translated by Alexander Thomson.This is a collaborative reading.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Full Text of ReadingsThirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 98The Saint of the day is First Martyrs of the Church of RomeFirst Martyrs of the Church of Rome's Story There were Christians in Rome within a dozen or so years after the death of Jesus, though they were not the converts of the “Apostle of the Gentiles” (Romans 15:20). Paul had not yet visited them at the time he wrote his great letter in 57-58 A.D. There was a large Jewish population in Rome. Probably as a result of controversy between Jews and Jewish Christians, the Emperor Claudius expelled all Jews from Rome in 49-50 A.D. Suetonius the historian says that the expulsion was due to disturbances in the city “caused by the certain Chrestus” [Christ]. Perhaps many came back after Claudius' death in 54 A.D. Paul's letter was addressed to a Church with members from Jewish and Gentile backgrounds. In July of 64 A.D., more than half of Rome was destroyed by fire. Rumor blamed the tragedy on Nero, who wanted to enlarge his palace. He shifted the blame by accusing the Christians. According to the historian Tacitus, many Christians were put to death because of their “hatred of the human race.” Peter and Paul were probably among the victims. Threatened by an army revolt and condemned to death by the senate, Nero committed suicide in 68 A.D. at the age of 31. Reflection Wherever the Good News of Jesus was preached, it met the same opposition as Jesus did, and many of those who began to follow him shared his suffering and death. But no human force could stop the power of the Spirit unleashed upon the world. The blood of martyrs has always been, and will always be, the seed of Christians. Love the saints? Check out these six titles on Catholic saints! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media