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Jesus and Augustus. Thurs 27 March, 6-7.30pm

According to the late antique historian Orosius, the appearance of Augustus as the sole ruler of the Roman Empire was part of God’s plan for the Christianisation of the world: “Caesar’s empire was established with a view to the future coming of Christ”.

Join Tim Whitmarsh to explore to what extent did the spread of early Christianity depend on the emergence of the new world order. Is the success story of the new cult separable from that of the new political dispensation?

This event is part of Cambridge Festival.

 

 

Accessibility

  • Room G.19 is located on the ground floor
  • Some seats are accessible via steps
  • There is space for wheelchair users (please book a wheelchair accessible ticket)
  • An accessible toilet is available near the room
  • Light levels will be appropriate for the use of PowerPoint
  • There is no hearing loop
  • Find out more about Faculty and Museum Access.
  • Please contact us on 01223 330402 or email museum@classics.cam.ac.uk if you have any questions or concerns about accessibility.

 

 

Who: Adults

£££: Free

Booking: Essential

Date: 
Thursday, 27 March, 2025 - 18:00 to 19:30
Contact phone: 
01223330402
Subject: 
Event location: 
G.19, Faculty of Classics

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