3 - Ostia - "Our Daily Bread" in Ancient Rome
Nobody Liked Paul: The First Christians of Rome
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9m 49s
Walking through the sites of Rome can give us insight into the references in Paul’s letters. In this episode, Matthew Larsen explores what community would have looked like in ancient Rome– where life was lived and bread was broken.
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4 - Pompeii - Life In A Roman City
The context of Paul’s writing was quite urban. In order to comprehend his letters, it is important to understand them in an archaeological context. What was a Roman city like, and how would this have impacted Paul’s writing? Pompeii, left preserved by Mount Vesuvius, offers us true historical con...
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5 - Were There Christians In Pompeii?
Could it be that there is a case for Christians having been in Pompeii? According to a book by Bruce Longnecker, there are potentially pieces of evidence to answer this question. Walk through the streets of Pompeii with Matthew Larsen as he considers whether or not the evidence stands.
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6 - Neighborhoods And The Churches Of...
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