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2 days ago · Here are the seven sacred cows of the Hebrew faith, and how Paul dismantles them in the book of Romans. Circumcision. There was a haughty tone to the Hebrew declaration that they were “of the circumcision.”. Those who were not in that category were lesser mortals, considered socially defiled. Paul slaughters this sacred cow by noting that ...
4 days ago · Ever wondered how the ancient Romans managed to achieve so much, leaving us a legacy that still echoes through time? From constructing architectural marvels to laying down the foundations of modern law, the Roman Empire has always been a subject of fascination and awe.
3 days ago · The Roman's Road to Salvation is a systematic approach to explaining the essential truths of the Christian faith, using verses from the Book of Romans in the New Testament. This method outlines why we need salvation, how God provides it, and the results of accepting this gift.
5 days ago · Julius Caesar was a political and military genius who overthrew Rome’s decaying political order and replaced it with a dictatorship. He triumphed in the Roman Civil War but was assassinated by those who believed that he was becoming too powerful.
5 days ago · A white heifer that had never been yoked was then sacrificed. Its flesh was consumed by the delegates of all the league communities on behalf of their constituents. History of the Roman festival of Saturnalia, with treatment of the celebration and its influence on Christmas.
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3 days ago · Why did the Romans build a road from the Sea of Galilee to Nawa, Syria, completely ignoring the many villages en route?
The reference is to Caesar's De bello Gallico 5.12: "Leporem et gallinam et anserem gustare fas non putant; haec tamen alunt animi voluptatisque causa" ("They do not consider it permissible to eat hare, hen, and goose; but they nevertheless nourish these for the sake of affection and pleasure").
