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Politics and Religion in Late Antiquity, Part II: The Rise of Christianity and the Invention and Eclipse of ‘Paganism’

Podcast episodes – The Secret History of Western Esotericism Podcast (SHWEP)

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Persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire

This chapter delves into the persecution faced by Christians during the Roman Empire, specifically focusing on the decree issued by Emperor Decius and the challenges Christians faced when sacrificing to the gods instead of becoming martyrs.

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