|
Roman Translations on Jews and Christians:
The following are the earliest references to the Christians from non-Jewish sources. Most of them are from the beginning of the 2nd century C.E. What they reveal in terms of attitude and content is most fascinating. For a full treatment and discussion see the book by Robert Wilken, The Christians as the Romans Saw Them (Yale University Press, 1986).
... since the Jews were continually making disturbances at the instigation of Chrestus, he [Emperor Claudius] expelled them from Rome. ................
LINK 1. CLICK HERE for Rest of Story found at this internet address:
http://www.religiousstudies.uncc.edu/jdtabor/saw.html
Email this interesting website to my friend. CLICK HERE
(In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes.)
| 