1. Rome: The Republic Like Greece- went from Monarchy, to and Oligarchy-
The Difference: Set up a Republic-power in the hands of the citizens who elect Representatives to represent them in government
Remember the 3Rs: Rome is a Republic which is a Representative government
I. ROMAN LAW:
All citizens had the right to equal treatment
A person was considered innocent until proven guilty
The burden of proof rested in the accuser rather than the accused
Any law or unfair can be tossed out!!
All laws written down and displayed in PUBLIC

2. II. Written Legal Code
Twelve Tables- assured that all citizens had a right to protection of the lass
The Code-5,000 Roman Laws
The Digest- summary of legal opinions
The Institutes-textbook for law student

3. The Roman Republic

4. III. Rome and the Blending of Christianity
In the beginning : Rome Persecutes Jews and Christians
When Rome expands: Takes Judea (homeland of the Jews) in 63 B.C. By 6 A.D. ruled directly. Jesus is born around 6 to 4 B.C. – he begins preaching in A.D.
Jesus’ teachings: God has a personal relationship to people. Love enemies repent and God will save you. Jesus’ teaching= the creation of Christianity= spread through Empire

5. IV. Legacy of Monotheistic Religions
The duty of the individual and community to fight oppression
The worth of the individual
Equality of the people

6. V. Rome Spreads Judeo Christian Ideas
A. Rome spreads Judeo-Christian ideas in TWO ways:
Early years kicked out Jews- who took their beliefs to new areas-promoting all people need to be treated with justice and equality
Later Roman Empire spreads and at the same time spreads Christianitya.