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Christian Traditions

2. THE IMPERIAL CONTEXT OF EARLY CHRISTIANITY. Following assassination of Julius Caesar (100-44 BCE), dictator for life," Rome becomes an empire ruled by Octavian (63 BCE-14 CE) and his successorsAs Augustus (Revered One), Octavian is regarded as Son of God (Apollo)Under early emperors, Pax Roma

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Christian Traditions

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    1. 1 Christian Traditions Jeffrey L. Richey, Ph.D. GSTR 220-B Western Traditions I Berea College Fall 2004

    2. 2 THE IMPERIAL CONTEXT OF EARLY CHRISTIANITY Following assassination of Julius Caesar (100-44 BCE), “dictator for life,” Rome becomes an empire ruled by Octavian (63 BCE-14 CE) and his successors As Augustus (Revered One), Octavian is regarded as Son of God (Apollo) Under early emperors, Pax Romana (Roman Peace) quiets conflicts, brings prosperity, and expands Roman power throughout world

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