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Blamed for the Fire: How Rome’s Greatest Disaster Changed Christianity Forever

Blamed for the Fire: How Rome’s Greatest Disaster Changed Christianity Forever

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Rome’s worst disaster didn’t just destroy buildings — it reshaped an entire religion. This episode chronicles the Great Fire of 64 AD and the turning point when Christians went from a strange Jewish sect to enemies of the state. We’ll explore Roman attitudes toward Christianity, Nero’s political calculations, and the brutal executions that shocked even pagan observers. It’s a chilling story of power, propaganda, and how suffering became central to Christian identity.

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