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The Rome of Paul’s Day

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Rome

Rome has many different faces, there is:

  • The Classical Age (Think: Early Ceasars) that dates from 700 BC to 600 CE
  • Medieval Times or the “Dark Ages” from 476- 1453 CE
  • The Renaissance from 1300-1600 CE
  • Baroque Period (Think: Versailles) that follows The Renaissance from 1600-1750 CE

This tour is for the Rome as the Apostle Paul would have seen it during his travels to Rome during his first and second missionary tours. This was considered the Classical Period of Rome. At Acts 25:6-12 Paul appeals to Ceasar when the Jews try to kill him. “Then Festus, after speaking with the assembly of counselors, replied: “To Caesar you have appealed; to Caesar you will go.”

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Rome Bible Tour

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The Roman Coliseum

This year I have many friends visiting Europe during a series of International Conventions being held in various countries in Europe. As a side tour many will be making a detour to Italy. Most will be visiting Rome and I know they will love a visit to this ancient city. Among the basic itinerary of the Trevi fountain, gelato and pizza they will be visiting the Roman Forum and the Coliseum. In this blog I have compiled a few of my favorite things to see and points that helped me put these iconic ruins into perspective.

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