Intertestamental Period
Essays

The period between the Old and New Testaments in the Bible is also known as the Intertestamental period, where various historical developments and influences set the stage for the events described in the New Testament.

The Bible is probably the most read and most controversial book in the history of humanity. Much of this controversy can be attributed to the first four books of the New Testament, which are referred to as the four…

There is no doubt in the fact that the Jewish Jerusalem despised the King Herod. The main reason for this hatred was that he hired informants and spies and other officials. However, there were some boundaries that Herod did not cross. He did not cross the Temple Mount and he did not order the placement of any foreign idols in the Temple. Apart from this, he also did not perform any pagan sacrifice in Jerusalem. Herod considered Jerusalem as his showcase and therefore he gave invitations to the significant personalities of Rome so that they could also view the splendor of the city.

Julius Scott Jr.'s work of literature Jewish Backgrounds of the New Testament, is quite fascinating. The manuscript is well researched and dedicated to a number of crucial events that influenced the form of practice of…

The Via Romana is the Roman way. Rome conquered Alexander’s world and imposed imperium (the right to rule) upon the world. If you live in Rome’s world then you do everything Rome’s way. This is Rome’s WAY. Religio-Romana Religio-Romana is Roman religion. Romans are to practice Rome’s religion without changing it. It is to be done as it has always been since the beginning of Rome. This includes worshipping the Roman emperor as god. Rome’s religion is the truth. This is Rome’s TRUTH. Mos Maiorum Mos Mairorum means the living traditions.” People are to live their lives according to Roman traditions. This is Rome’s LIFE.