Bread, Circuses, and Imperial Patronage

The height of the Roman Empire will come during the second century of the common era. On today's episode, Rabbi Rocklin will address the following questions:

1. What caused the Third Jewish Revolt and how did the Romans respond?
2. What made Marcus Aurelius great as a Roman emperor?
3. Why were Jews and Christians persecuted under Rome if the empire was largely tolerant to other religions?