Rome in Bible History - Trustworthy History -Conclusion

 The Bible also mentions " great famine . . .in the time of [Roman Emperor] Claudius." (Acts 11:28) First-century historian Josephus corroborates this account .  He wrote: "A famine did oppress them at that time, and many people died." 

Additionally,  at Acts 18:2, the Bible states that "Claudius had ordered all the Jews to depart from Rome." Supporting this is a biography of Claudius, written about 121 C.E. by Roman historian Suetonius. Claudius "banished from Rome all the Jews," Says Suetonius, adding that because of their hostility toward the Christians, the Jews "were continually making disturbances." 

The Bible says that at about the time of the aforementioned famine, Herod Agrippa, clothed "with royal raiment," gave a speech to an adoring public, who responded: A "god's voice, and not a man's!"  Thereafter, the Bible state, Agrippa "became eaten up with worms and expired." (Acts 12:21-23) Josephus also recorded this event, adding a few details.  He wrote that Agrippa gave his speech in "a garment made wholly of silver." He also said that 'a severe pain arose in Agrippa's belly and began in a most violent manner." He died five days later, said  Josephus.

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