Ben Hur prelude: the Roman world by ric Gustafson
The Senate in Rome threw out King Tarquin in 509 BC. The Senate made up of aristocrats would begin to govern Rome. Rome became a Roman Republic. The Republic conquered cities all over Italy. In time, Rome would control most of the Mediterranean. A man named Julius Caesar became dictator for life. Octavian, Caesar's son, became the first Roman emperor. During the reign of Caesar Augustus, Jesus Christ was born.
When the Romans conquered an area, sometimes they left the current ruler in charge. Judea, where Jesus was born, was ruled by King Herod.
research help: ' The World of Ben Hur' by Mike Aquilina
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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