In this essay I will attempt to put the fire of Rome in its historical context and, briefly, recount the ensuing persecution of the Christians under Nero, and subsequent Roman emperors. I will also discuss the response of the early Church to the persecutions. Nero Before dealing ... , very peaceful and forgiving. The hierarchy led by example: showing unfailing fidelity to the Gospel. However, on the occasion of the census of Decius there was a noticeable faltering among the ordinary Christians, particularly in Rome and Northern Africa. Confronted with the obligation of offering sacrifice to t...

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