Tag Archives : Roman Empire

New Scientist conducted a geo-spatial analysis very intriguing, which identified the most remote areas (for a road, railway or sea) from urban centers. The model combines some information about the terrain and access to roads, trains and rivers. There were also considered factors such as altitude, slope and barriers such as border crossings. After done [...]

The Roman Empire reached its greatest geographic/territorial, economic, and cultural extent during the reign of what is called the ‘Five Good Emperors’ (96 A.D.-180 A.D.): Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antoninus Pius, and Marcus Aurelius. These leaders were known for their more judicious rule and reasonable policies. In contrast, their successors were [...]

Augustine in 4-5th century North Africa said that the apostles taught the unity of faith where there should not be any distinctions in race, condition, or sex. Yet within the order of life, such distinctions cannot be avoided. Christianity is a religion that makes man not engage in slavery, even if slavery can exist. The Apostle Paul who discusses the [...]

The slave figure has never ceased to be enigmatic. History is full of it. More than the moral context of slavery, the slave should first be seen as a historical figure and a cultural phenomenon. The Bible teaches unity through faith where there should not be any distinctions or discriminations in race, sex, or creed. It contradicts itself, though. [...]