5-67 CE

Paul of Tarsus was an important figure from Christianity, since he extended the philosophy of Christian religion from a sect of Hebrew teaching into a religion on its own right. Paul was a Jewish Roman who was influenced by Hellenistic Culture. Paul is responsible for much of the …

The Messiah is a figure held in Jewish thought who is anticipated to be the savior of the Hebrew people. Christians believe that Jesus of Nazareth, 6 BCE- 30 CE , was the Messiah, however most Jews do not accept that Jesus was a Messiah.

Mithraism was one of the most important mystery cults in the Roman Empire. The principal deity of Mithraism was Mithras, a figure associated with Ahuramazda and Zoroastrianism. Mithras was associated with the Sun god. Mithraism was a male-only religion and followers where baptized in the blood of a bull before …

Latin: literally natural law. The Romans believed, at least in principal, that the rights of individuals are inalienable from them. This precept maintains that a person is innocent until proven guilty, and that all people should be equal in the eyes of the law and government. Though this precept has …

Latin: literally national law. The Romans founded a sophisticated form of government with a basis in law. The Romans understood the distinction between national law, such as those required in the maintenance of state and natural law. See ius naturale.

The insulae where dilapidated apartment complexes for the poor and landless. The insulae could be as tall as six stories, and could be compared with modern day "tenement complexes" in large cities. The insulae where prone to collapse and fire.