WebbThe writings of Pliny the Younger about early Christians; Consistency with Historical Events. The reigns of Kings David and Solomon; The Babylonian Exile; The life and teachings of Jesus Christ; Importance of Historical Truth in the Bible. Implicații teologice. The Bible’s divine inspiration and inerrancy WebbLETTER 96. TO THE EMPEROR TRAJAN. IT is a rule, Sir, which I inviolably observe, to refer myself to you in all my doubts; for who is more capable of guiding my uncertainty or informing my ignorance? Having never been present at any trials of the Christians, I am unacquainted with the method and limits to be observed either in examining or ...
Ancient Evidence for Jesus: Pliny the Younger
Webb27 nov. 2024 · His correspondence in 106 AD with the emperor Trajan included a report on proceedings against Christians. In an extended explanation to his supervisor, Pliny explained that he forced Christians to “curse Christ, which a genuine Christian cannot be induced to do.”. He also described their actions and practices thusly: Webb26 feb. 2024 · Shortly before Tacitus penned his account of Jesus, Roman governor Pliny the Younger wrote to Emperor Trajan that early Christians would “sing hymns to Christ as to a god.” uncrc right to information
Rick Qualls: Evidence For The Resurrection: Easter
WebbIt is thus possible that the “Christos” or “Anointed” god Pliny’s “Christiani” were following was Serapis himself, the syncretic deity created by the priesthood in the third century BCE. In any case, this god “Christos” was not a man who had been crucified in Judea. WebbPliny the Youngerwas governor of Pontus/Bithynia from 111-113 AD. He wrote many letters, including ones to the Roman Emperor Trajan, who reigned from 98–117 AD. In … WebbPliny The Younger’s Reference To Jesus Christ. Christians were “meeting on a certain fixed day before it was light, when they sang an alternate verse a hymn to Christ as to a god, and bound themselves to a solemn oath, not to do wicked deeds, never commit fraud, theft, adultery, not to lie nor to deny a trust. . . ” – Epistles X96. uncrc scottish government