PLINY TO TRAJAN

WAS PLINY....

PLINY WAS....

• Governor of Bithynia
• 111-113 AD
• Asks how to treat Christians
• Emperor Trajan Replies

TRAJAN OPTIMUS

WHO IS TRAJAN?

• 13th Emperor of Rome AD98-117
• Labeled "Optimus" - best
• Built many famous structures
• Called a "virtuous pagan"
• Known as honest and fair

PLINY'S LETTER

• About how Christians
• Seeks guidance on treatment
• Insight on Christian Practices

RESOURCES

• Church History Institute Ancient Church History Resource Module 102
• http://www.luc.edu/roman-emperors/trajan.htm
• http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/ancient/pliny-letters.asp
• http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/religion/maps/primary/pliny.h...