BEYOND WORDS with Dr. William Campbell

Life in Ancient Rome


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Learn what it was like to live in ancient Rome, in the days of Jesus, Paul, and the early Christians. Did you know that: Abortion and infanticide were a regular part of life? Nearly everyone in Rome was expected to go to the public baths? Slaves would be difficult to identify by outward appearance? Most people were not Roman citizens and could not register their marriages? Romans had patrons, typically older and richer citizens, assigned to help them in time of need? Tune in for important insights from James Papandrea, PhD, an expert on ancient Roman society.


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BEYOND WORDS with Dr. William CampbellBy Dr. William Campbell