The Age of the Nativity: Roman Judea from Pompey to Herod | A Tale from the Roman Empire

Roman Occupation of Judea, 66-4 BC Jesus of Nazareth is born in the Roman-occupied land of Judea around 6 or 4 BC, an event that will inspire the holiday of Christmas. The world of the Nativity is a tumultuous scene of competing empires, diverse cultures, and ambitious leaders. How did Judea, homeland of Jesus and the Jewish people, become a province of the Roman Empire, and how did the infamous King Herod ascend the throne? Far from the capital of Rome, the wondrous birth of a child in rural Judea would one decide the fate of a mighty empire.
A story from the Roman world (c. 67 BC - 4 BC), featuring: Jesus of Nazareth, Mary, Joseph, Herod the Great, Hyrcanus II, Aristobulus II, Antipater the Idumean, Pompey the Great, Mark Antony, Octavian/Augustus, Antigonus II, Herod Archelaus, Herod Antipas
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Video footage from Assassin's Creed Valhalla (Ubisoft, 2020)
Music by Scott Buckley (www.scottbuckl...)
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Mosaic depicting the Nativity of Christ (1296-1300 AD, Church of Santa Maria in Trastevere, Rome, by Pietro Cavallini)
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[@WineDarkSea]

Hope you enjoy this Christmas-themed story, preferably with a mug of hot cocoa! Huge thanks to those who voted in the recent poll about how to date the years: BC/AD was the clear winner, so that's what you'll see from now on. All best wishes for your holiday season--see you in the new year!

[@mdstanton1813]

I am enjoying with a glass of gin s d tonic. It's hot at this time of year, where I'm from ❤

[@pamelaharper7790]

I thoroughly enjoyed that, thank you. I wish you could voice all the audio books I listen to, your narration is perfect. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@WineDarkSea]

I’m delighted to hear that! Thanks so much for listening-Merry Christmas to you too.

[@soniasaldarriaga5166]

There forth uniting many kingdoms!

[@iadertina]

Beautifuly narrated! Thank you, and marry Christmas from Croatia!

[@brucewimperis2396]

Wow - what a wonderful presentation of the context surrounding the Nativity. Had never heard any of this before - thank you for the unique perspective! How ironic it is that the Prince of Peace was born into such a tumultuous time and place. We should be far less stressed by current events, which pale in severity by comparison with His times. Sleep in heavenly peace, indeed :)

[@WineDarkSea]

Nicely put! I’m glad this story gave you some new insights-it’s quite a complicated period (but that’s what makes it interesting, of course).

[@Eneas-el-Troyano]

Excellent video man , what if you made a discord? For the people who love the ancient history

[@WineDarkSea]

Thanks a lot! A patreon with extra content/member benefits is in the works right now, and a discord might be part of it.

[@aileenhovorka9207]

Wonderful! Thank you!

[@WineDarkSea]

Thanks so much for watching!