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On the Deaths of the Persecutors
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Lactantius's "On the Deaths of the Persecutors" offers a Christian perspective on the reigns and deaths of late 3rd and early 4th-century Roman emperors who persecuted Christians.
The work blends historical accounts with vivid descriptions of divine retribution, portraying the emperors' demise as consequences of their actions against Christians.
It provides valuable insights into the political and religious climate of the era, supplementing other historical sources.
Lactantius's writing style is characterized by its rhetorical flair and passionate defense of Christianity.
The book remains a significant source for understanding the Great Persecution and the early Christian experience under Roman rule.
The work blends historical accounts with vivid descriptions of divine retribution, portraying the emperors' demise as consequences of their actions against Christians.
It provides valuable insights into the political and religious climate of the era, supplementing other historical sources.
Lactantius's writing style is characterized by its rhetorical flair and passionate defense of Christianity.
The book remains a significant source for understanding the Great Persecution and the early Christian experience under Roman rule.
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Mentioned by Caelan Davenport as an important source for information about Diocletian and the Great Persecution.
Episode CCXXXIII - The Rise of Diocles (Diocletian I)
