Early Christianity was very different from the many forms Christianity takes today. Before the time of Constantine, it was illegal - or, rather, not worshiping the official Roman gods was illegal. Because one of the tenets of Christianity was the concept of a single God and no other, Christians often refused to offer sacrifi... More..
An understanding of ancient Greek is not essential for interpreting the Iliad or Odyssey, unless you plan to contribute to the scholarly discourse on these poems. Greek is a beautiful language, though, and I do encourage its study. Before you tackle Greek, however, there are easier things you can do to get a fuller understan... More..
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