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   Pliny the Younger (61—c.113 AD), the Roman governor of Bithynia et Pontus (now in modern Turkey) wrote a letter to Roman Emperor Trajan c.112 AD and asked for counsel on dealing with the early Christians. Pliny the Younger—Statue on the Duomo in Como Emperor Trajan—Reigned 98 to 117 AD.

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   Pliny the Younger, the Roman governor of Bithynia and Pontus (now in modern Turkey), wrote a letter to Emperor Trajan around AD 110 and asked for counsel on dealing with the early Christian community. The letter details an account of how Pliny conducted trials of suspected Christians who appeared before him as a result of anonymous accusations ...

3. www.christianity.com › church › church-historyTrajan and the Christians - AD 1-300 Church History

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   Apr 28, 2010 · Pliny was governor of Pontus and Bithynia (in Asia Minor) for three years beginning in 111, He wrote to the emperor explaining how he had dealt with Christians. This included requiring them to worship the emperor or the Roman gods; and if they refused, to execute them.

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   Oct 6, 2021 · In 110 CE, the younger Pliny became the governor ( legatus Augusti) of Bithynia, located south of the Black Sea. Considered a backwater province, Pliny began writing letters to Emperor Trajan for advice on handling his administration.

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   Pliny the Younger was governor of Pontus and Bithynia from 111-113 CE. We have a whole set of exchanges of his letters with the emperor Trajan on a variety of administrative political matters. These two letters are the most famous, in which Pliny the Younger encounters Christianity for the first time.

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   Pliny the Younger was governor of Pontus/Bithynia from 111-113 AD. We have a whole set of exchanges of his letters with the emperor Trajan on a variety of administrative political matters. These two letters are the most famous, in which P. encounters Christianity for the first time.

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   What did Trajan say to Pliny?

   • Trajan to Pliny in response to his letter about the Christians: “You have adopted the proper course, my dear Pliny, in examining into the cases of those who have been denounced to you as Christians, for no hard and fast rule can be laid down to meet a question of such wide extent.

   Pliny’s Letter To Trajan About Christians - Early Church History

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   What did Pliny the younger exchange with the emperor Trajan?

   • We have a whole set of exchanges of his letters with the emperor Trajan on a variety of administrative political matters. These two letters are the most famous, in which Pliny the Younger encounters Christianity for the first time. It is my practice, my lord, to refer to you all matters concerning which I am in doubt.

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   Why did Pliny write a letter to Emperor Trajan?

   • In 110 CE, the younger Pliny became the governor ( legatus Augusti) of Bithynia, located south of the Black Sea. Considered a backwater province, Pliny began writing letters to Emperor Trajan for advice on handling his administration. Pliny's letter to Trajan is significant for the earliest historical evidence of such a thing as a Christian trial.

   Pliny the Younger on Christianity - World History Encyclopedia

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   Why did Trajan have a place in Christian history?

   • Nonetheless, he was pleased to have his family members elevated to godhood, loved glory, was proud, and a thorough autocrat. Trajan has a place in Christian history because in correspondence with Pliny the Younger he addressed the issue of how to handle the faithful.

   Trajan and the Christians - AD 1-300 Church History

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   Trajan to Pliny. ou have adopted the right course, my dear Pliny, in examining the cases of those cited Ybefore you as Christians; for no hard and fast rule can be laid down covering such a wide question. The Christians are not to be hunted out.