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by Inspector Javert on January 22nd, 2007

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Did Nero really fiddle while Rome burned? Or is that just a myth?

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  • by ...trust in the Lord Jesus Christ. on September 1st, 2007

    ...trust in the Lord Jesus Christ.

    According to "Foxe's Book of Martyrs"(a very historically accurate marytrological book):


    "The first persecution of the Church took place in the year 67, under Nero, the sixth empereror of Rome. The monarch reigned for the space of five years, with tolerable credit to himself, but then gave way to the greatest extravagancy of temper, and to the most atrocious barbarities. Among other diabolical whims, he ordered that the city of Rome should be set on fire, which order was executed by his officers, guards, and servants. While the emperial city was in flames, he went up to the tower of Macrenas, played upon his harp, sung the song of the burning of Troy, and openly declared that "he wished the ruin of all things before his death"...


    -Taken from: "Foxe's Book of Martyrs" Chapter II: The Ten Primitive Persecutions- The First Persecution Under Nero, A.D. 67
    -Page 5


    I hope that this helps. :)


    -In the Master's service.
    Thank you and God bless you!

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  • by Abbyguy on January 22nd, 2007

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    Fact.

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