While the answers to the question “How often do you think about the Roman Empire?” » ranging from “daily” to “almost never”, ancient Rome had a considerable impact on the lives of Westerners. In this episode, Russell Moore welcomes Tom Holland—biographer, historian and award-winning author of Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World. Holland’s new book Pax: War and Peace in Rome’s Golden Age highlights the lasting impact of the Roman Empire.
During their discussion, Moore and Holland examine Roman influence on many facets of American life, ranging from government to philosophy to gender. They consider what ancient Rome can teach listeners about managing dissent, the role of violence, and the role of virtue in maintaining a civilization. Their conversation focuses on the relationship between ancient Rome and Christianity, how the Bible describes Rome, and how to read Revelation with the Roman context in mind. Moore and Holland talk about radicalization, the October 7 Hamas attack and the influence of social media.
Tune in for a powerful discussion that highlights the specific ways our stories influence our lives today.
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