How Christianity Divided the Roman Empire | Colosseum
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Emperor Trajan showcases Rome's success and expansion, with Christianity posing a threat to Roman authority through the martyrdom of Ignatius of Antioch. Ignatius willingly faces martyrdom, spreading Christianity through his sacrifice and demonstrating miraculous protection from the lions.
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- Emperor Trajan's reign marked Rome's pinnacle of power and cultural refinement, highlighted by grand celebrations and territorial expansion to unprecedented levels.
- The defiance and miraculous protection experienced by Ignatius of Antioch, a Christian leader facing execution, symbolize the resilience and divine intervention associated with early Christian martyrs, contributing to the religion's spread and influence in the face of Roman persecution.
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Who was Emperor Trajan?
A Roman emperor who ruled in 107 AD.
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Trajan's Rome: Expansion, Martyrdom, Miracles
- Emperor Trajan celebrates an extended series of games in 107 AD, showcasing Rome at its peak of success and sophistication.
- Under Trajan's leadership, the Roman Empire expands to its largest territorial extent of 2 million square miles, spanning from Britannia to Syria.
- The growth of Christianity across the empire poses a threat to Roman authority, leading to the arrest and intended execution of prominent Christian leader Ignatius of Antioch.
- Ignatius willingly faces martyrdom, writing seven letters that provide insight into his mindset and beliefs, aiming to spread Christianity through his sacrifice.
- Despite the Romans' plan to make an example of Ignatius through a public execution, the lions meant to devour him instead lie peacefully at his feet, showcasing a miraculous protection that astounds onlookers.
