In this episode, we journey back to 70 AD to understand the Roman siege of Jerusalem and the destruction of the Second Temple. We explore how this conflict dramatically reshaped Western history and the trajectories of both Judaism and early Christianity.

Chapters

00:00 The Roman Siege of Jerusalem

01:00 Setting the Stage: 66 AD Rebellion

04:59 Titus's Siege and Jerusalem's Plight

10:12 The Temple's Destruction

13:30 Aftermath and Lasting Impact

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.