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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