Catacomb of Priscilla, Rome

Catacomb of Priscilla, Rome, late 2nd century through the 4th century C.E.
Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker
Created by Beth Harris and Steven Zucker.

[@TheDuckingtons]

I'm so glad I found this channel. It's perfect for someone like me who is uneducated in art.

[@stevecole3192]

Absolutely wonderful! Thank you. Blessings from Kansas~

[@horsewithnoname8795]

Outstanding explanation of this catacomb's iconography, which I find very moving in the context of the times these early Christians lived when practicing your religion could cost you your life. God bless these early saints.

[@danielkelley8491]

Excellent production, and respectful of Christianity.

[@majellaantoniatresvalles560]

Wow! Thanks for this! This is the definitive Early Christian iconographic video reference. Cuts time in reading voluminous pages on Early Christian Art.

[@wizzardofpaws2420]

I love listening to you two tell the stories.

[@stevenj1214able]

What you are looking at is one of the earliest Catholic churches. The early Christians celebrated Mass in the catacombs.

[@richardglady3009]

Thank you for the visuals of the catacombs and the accompanying verbal descriptions. Defining terms used was also very helpful. Thank you for this video.

[@alihaydarnar9543]

I Love Beth Harris

[@callay100]

these are so incredible. so amazing you get to travel world doing this

[@rebeccanascimento8234]

The speakers have such lovely voice! Specially Beth, thank you for the information.

[@SimonSozzi7258]

I like the dude's voice particularly. Reminds me of the voice from the guy who does the channel '3 blue 1 brown '. It's a math channel. 👍🏼

[@braddocke.hutton7392]

I love them both. They're really soothing to listen to. They take me far away in time and place.

[@braddocke.hutton7392]

@@SimonSozzi7258 Yes he is an amazing art guide/historian and his voice is perfect for this.

[@braddocke.hutton7392]

These videos are wonderful up-close insights into the art of ancient history

[@Sasha0927]

The tufa appears to sparkle.. It's lovely. I do remember Priscilla being important to the early church from Paul's writings, but wasn't aware of this Catacomb. Christian iconography isn't discussed much beyond the cross, so I enjoyed learning about the various images here. The "IXOYC" acrostic made my day. So much more could be said about this video, it's a favorite. ...peacocks??

[@smarthistory-art-history]

I remember having fun writing the acrostic out in a manner that would make sense when we made the video. Visiting the catacombs of Priscilla was a an amazing experience.

[@Sasha0927]

@@smarthistory-art-history It sounds incredible, I would've popped - from being there and mapping out the acrostic. This is definitely at the top of my list of places I want to see in person thanks to Smarthistory so far, lol.

[@jim.....]

this is fantastic. thank you

[@schoblinsky]

this is fantastic! great work! thank you so much!

[@PierreLaBaguette]

I did not know how large it all was and how much used it was as well (40 000 graves?). It's great to see so many pictures of the place with bits of the historical context.

[@YuliJade]

Beautiful

[@rjpennypacker1085]

Really well done and appreciated. (side note--who thumbs down this excellent material?)

[@camaramarcelo]

Great! Thanks!

[@cindykelly8909]

I've been to this Catacomb. I would have liked to have seen the space where early Masses may have been celebrated. Otherwise, this was very good discussion of early Christian iconography and typology. Thanks!

[@kwangyounglee3422]

Cindy kELLY I was at an another catacombe similar to this one

[@elijah7k]

Great video and very informative as well!!

[@kispankum]

Wonderful!

[@tuanhuyduong6486]

It's so helpful

[@eduardotalavera207]

thanks

[@adrianolombardo9622]

video very well made

[@theTimeforaMovie]

The catacombs were also used by WW2 Allied forces. There is some etched graffitti. Some corridors still have the bones of ancestors. I especially enjoyed the simple chapel. (our family trip Dec 2009) Interesting the mural of 7 breaking bread--they could be teh 7 women who accompanied Jesus in addition to the male disciples.

[@charlesmeinen1704]

Nice, informative video, what percentage of the catacombs is open. How much is closed off to the public?

[@smarthistory-art-history]

Very little is open to the public. I don't have a percentage.

[@Val-de-luna]

The subtitles, please!!!! My english isn't enough good to understand just the dialogue.

[@smarthistory-art-history]

+Valéria Pereira da Silva click the gear to access titles.

[@Val-de-luna]

Thank you very much!

[@lorrainevandyk4692]

+Valéria Pereira da Silva it is awesome

[@user-hj6he6je7m]

Do the jewish catacombs have drawings. Con they be visited?

[@danielgill8894]

Catacombs in Rome early church

[@felipericketts]

Is it true that some of the catacombs were cleared of all human remains?

[@teachertarsia9499]

yes i believe it is true :o

[@meganary876]

Huh. The woman at 9:10 looks like she's wearing a tallit, but that's a Jewish men's garment. I wonder what it's supposed to be.

[@danabgoward192]

The woman, Orant fresco wearing a shawl appears to be wearing a Tallit-, a jewish prayer shawl

[@tomsuiteriii9742]

That’s what I thought too. I assume this art would have to have been from a time when the early “Jesus movement” still somewhat resembled late Second Temple Judaism instead of a completely separate faith.

[@pfpbilltown7919]

The "Fratio Panis" is amazing but probably not seven MEN. Look again. Look closely.

[@teachertarsia9499]

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