CLA231H1 Lecture : Lecture 30
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Ancient christianity: third jewish revolt (132-135 a. d. ) (terms: aelia capitolina; simon bar. 2: earliest evidence for roman imperial reaction. Jewish religion two religions gentile christianity and judaism in second century a. d. - philosophical discourse developed surrounding their religious belief categorically rejected animal sacrifice oddity in mediterranean religion. Military fort dura europos (established by lucius verus) captured by. Shapur i buildings along the walls were preserved an apology oratorical genre changed into literary in defense of christianity. Written to emperors or magistrates two possible methods honey , conciliatory (point out similarities in philosophy and ritual), and vinegar (example of tertullian) Martyrdom accounts became a staple in christian literature. Many social elite joined the religion thrown to wild beasts for celebration of the emperor"s birthday (likely in 203. Gallienus, practically legalized christianity in the 260s a. d. delegation of christian bishops petitioned to aurelian in 270s a. d. clearly.
