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History 107

History 107. Roman justice, entertainment, and martyrdom. Martyrdom. Martyr=“witness” martyrs bear witness to Christianity and to prove their own blessedness. Roman justice. The cognitio Investigation and hearing together. The cognitio. Persuasion. Punishment. deterrent and exemplary

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History 107

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  1. History 107 Roman justice, entertainment, and martyrdom

  2. Martyrdom • Martyr=“witness” • martyrs bear witness to Christianity and to prove their own blessedness

  3. Roman justice • The cognitio • Investigation and hearing together

  4. The cognitio • Persuasion

  5. Punishment • deterrent and exemplary • vindictive

  6. Punishment • public beating/whipping • execution

  7. Punishment as entertainment • In the arena:

  8. Punishment as entertainment • More bang for the buck • the magistrate often pays for the show

  9. Polycarp • Bishop of Smyrna • 69-155CE

  10. Public entertainment • Put on by public officials • Paid for with private funds

  11. Cruelty • Bloodshed is popular • A demonstration of virility and prowess • Some events bloodier than others

  12. The Events • Morning: animal events • Noon: executions

  13. Gladiators • Fought in the afternoon

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