Ancient Roman Culture

Today I worked on endnotes which illustrate the culture of Ancient Rome into which the Early Church was born, and in which John lived at the time he received the vision. Understanding their culture which is so different from our own, helps make better sense not only of Revelation chapters 2 and 3, the letters to the seven churches, but all of the New Testament.

Idolatry in Ancient Rome

Public Celebrations in Pagan Idolatry

Immorality and Sacrifices Integral to Pagan Idolatry