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Ancient Literature — Significant Excerpts from the Books of Classical Authors Which You Can Use to Supplement Your History Curriculum — Volume Six: Nero, Paul, and the Destruction of Jerusalem

Compiled by Laurie Bluedorn

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Use primary sources to enhance your study of ancient history.

This 276 page ebook can be used to supplement any ancient history curriculum and is suitable for ages ten through adult. For this volume, we combed through the books of 16 ancient authors to find 137 significant excerpts concerning the time period from A.D. 54 to A.D. 70. We then arranged the excerpts chronologically, coordinated them with the book of Acts, and provided the text and citation for each.

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Volume Two: Alexander the Great
Volume Three: Augustus, Jesus Christ, and Tiberius
Volume Four: Ancient Egypt
Volume Five: Caligula, Claudius, and Paul

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Ancient Literature — Significant Excerpts from the Books of Classical Authors Which You Can Use to Supplement Your History Curriculum — Volume Five: Caligula, Claudius, and Paul

Compiled by Laurie Bluedorn

Use primary sources to enhance your study of ancient history.

This 95 page ebook can be used to supplement any ancient history curriculum and is suitable for ages ten through adult. For this volume, we combed through the books of 9 ancient authors to find 73 significant excerpts concerning the time period from A.D. 37 to A.D. 54. We then arranged the excerpts chronologically and provided the text and citation for each.

Also available in this series is Ancient Literature — Significant Excerpts From the Books of Classical Authors Which You Can Use to Supplement Your History Curriculum — Volume One: Julius Caesar; Volume Two: Alexander the Great; Volume Three: Augustus, Jesus Christ, and Tiberius; and Volume Four: Ancient Egypt.

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Josephus – NAME OF AUTHOR
Antiquities of the Jews – NAME OF BOOK
How Tiberius appoints Gaius Caligula to be his successor; Tiberius dies; Agrippa I is freed by Caligula (A.D. 37) – DESCRIPTION OF SIGNIFICANT EXCERPT

Dio Cassius
Roman History
Gaius Caligula rules Rome, and he in turn is ruled by the actors

Dio Cassius
Roman History
Gaius Caligula puts Agrippa I in charge of his grandfather’s domain (A.D. 37)

Luke
Bible: Acts
Paul escapes Damascus (A.D. 37)

Paul
Bible: II Corinthians
Paul escapes Damascus (A.D. 37)

Paul
Bible: Galatians
Paul returns to Jerusalem to see Peter (A.D. 37)

Luke
Bible: Acts
Paul taken to Tarsus (A.D. 37)

Paul
Bible: Galatians
Paul travels into the regions of Syria and Cilicia (A.D. 37)

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
Agrippa I returns to Palistine (A.D. 38)

Luke
Bible: Acts
Peter raises Tabitha from the dead (A.D. 38)

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
How Herod the Tetrarch was banished and thus was punished for his incestuous marriage and for his mocking of Christ (A.D. 39)

Eusebius
Ecclesiastical History
Pontius Pilate forced by Gaius Caligula to commit suicide (A.D. 39)

Suetonius
Lives of the Twelve Caesars: Caligula
Gaius Caligula spanned the gulf between Misenum and Puteoli with a pontoon bridge (A.D. 39)

Dio Cassius
Roman History
Gaius Caligula is given the idea of being worshipped as a god; Gaius Caligula called Jupiter (A.D. 39)

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
Concerning the embassage of the Jews to Caius Caligula; how Caius Caligula sent Petronius into Syria to make war against the Jews unless they would receive his statue (A.D. 39-41)

Eusebius
The History of the Church
Philo became famous under Gaius Caligula

Philo
Embassy to Gaius
An historical record of an interview which some Jews had with Gaius Caligula (A.D. 40)

Dio Cassius
Roman History
Gaius Caligula is murdered (A.D. 41)

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
How the senators determined to restore the democracy; but the soldiers were for preserving the monarchy (A.D. 41)

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
How Claudius was seized upon and brought out of his house and brought to the camp; and how the senate sent an embassage to him (A.D. 41)

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
What things King Agrippa I did for Claudius; and how Claudius when he had taken the government commanded the murderers of Caius Caligula to be slain (A.D. 41)

Dio Cassius
Roman History
Claudius becomes emperor (A.D. 41)

Dio Cassius
Roman History
Claudius enlarged Agrippa I’s kingdom (A.D. 41)

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
How Claudius restored to Agrippa I his grandfather’s kingdoms and augmented his dominions; and how he published an edict in behalf (A.D. 41)

Luke
Bible: Acts
Cornelius, a Roman centurion, sends for Simon Peter and is converted (A.D. 41)

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
How Agrippa I began to encompass Jerusalem with a wall (A.D. 42)

Luke
Bible: Acts
The Gospel is spread to the Greeks; Barnabus sent to Antioch (A.D. 42)

Dio Cassius
Roman History
Famine in Rome; Claudius builds the port of Ostia (A.D. 42)

Luke
Bible:Acts
Barnabas goes to Tarsus to find Saul and brings him to Antioch; Agabus’ prophesy of a world-wide famine (A.D. 43)

Dio Cassius
Roman History
Claudius cuts back on number of holidays; demands that Romans speak Latin; Roman citizenship bought and sold

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
What benefits Agrippa I bestowed on the inhabitants of Berytus (A.D. 43)

Luke
Bible:Acts
The famine foretold by Agabus increased; Christian of Antioch collected a gift for Judeans (A.D. 44)

Luke
Bible:Acts
Agrippa I harrasses the Christians (A.D. 44)

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
Agrippa I was a most religious observer of the Jewish law

Luke
Bible:Acts
Agrippa I kills James, the brother of John (A.D. 44)

Eusebius
The History of the Church
The martyrdom of James the Apostle (A.D. 44)

Luke
Bible:Acts
Agrippa I cast Peter into prison: Peter escapes (A.D. 44)

Luke
Bible:Acts
Agrippa I dies (A.D. 44)

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
How Agrippa I dies (A.D. 44)

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
What things were done to Agrippa I’s daughters after his death (A.D. 44)

Luke
Bible:Acts
Barnabas and Saul return to Jerusalem; John Mark joins them (A.D. 44)

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
Claudius, on account of the youth and unskilfulness of Agrippa II (son of Agrippa I), sends Cuspius Fadus to be procurator of Judea and of the entire kingdom (A.D. 44)

Tacitus
Histories
Claudius’ freedmen advise him to entrust the governing of the province of Judea to themselves (A.D. 44)

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
Concerning the clothes of the high priest (A.D.45)

Luke
Bible:Acts
Paul and Barnabas travel to Cyprus and then to Perga (A.D. 45)

Book of James possibly written (A.D. 45)

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
Herod (brother of the dead Agrippa I and king of Chalcis) ask Claudius for authority over the temple and treasury (A.D. 45)

Dio Cassius
Roman History
Eclipse of the sun on Claudius’ birthday (A.D. 45)

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
Theudas, a false prophet, is killed by Fadus (A.D. 45)

Luke
Bible:Acts
Paul and Barnabas in Antioch in Pisidia (A.D. 45)

Luke
Bible:Acts
Paul and Barnabas in Iconium, Lystra, and Derbe; Paul stoned; they return to Antioch in Syria (A.D. 45)

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
Tiberius replaces Fadus as governor of the Jews (A.D. 45)

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
Ventidius Cumanus replaces Tiberius Alexander as governor of the Jews; Herod, king of Chalcis, brother of Agrippa I, dies; Agrippa II now rules Chalcis in his uncle’s place (A.D. 48)

Book of Galatians possibly written (A.D. 48 — approximately)
Book of Matthew possibly written (A.D. 50 — approximately)

Luke
Bible:Acts
Meeting at Jerusalem (A.D. 52)

Josephus
Life of Josephus
At age 16 Josephus learns as much as he can about the three sects of the Jews (A.D. 52)

Tacitus
Annals
Reforms of Claudius

Suetonius
Lives of the Twelve Caesars: Claudius
The wives and children of Claudius

Dio Cassius
Roman History
Agrippina gains power and furthers Nero

Suetonius
Lives of the Twelve Caesars: Claudius
Marcus Antonius Felix is a favorite of Claudius

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
How there happened a quarrel between the Jews and the Samaritans; and how Claudius put an end to their differences (A.D. 52)

Tacitus
Annals
Marcus Antonius Felix administers the area of Samaria and Cumanus administers the area of Galilee; Cumanus banished (A.D. 52)

Josephus
The War of the Jews
Claudius makes Felix governor of Judea, Samaria, and Galilee (A.D. 53)

Tacitus
Histories
Character of Felix

Luke
Bible:Acts
Paul begins second missionary journey (A.D. 53)

Suetonius
Lifes of the Twelve Caesars: Claudius
Claudius expells the Jews from Rome (A.D. 54)

Eusebius
The History of the Church
Claudius drives the Jews out of Rome (A.D. 54)

Luke
Bible: Acts
Paul in Athens (A.D.54)

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
Felix marries Drusilla, sister of Agrippa II (A.D. 54)

Luke
Bible:Acts
Paul travels to Corinth and remains there 18 months; books of I & II Thessalonians written (A.D. 54)

Suetonius
Lives of the Twelve Caesars: Claudius
Claudius dies (A.D. 54)

Dio Cassius
Roman History
Claudius dies (A.D. 54)

Tacitus
Annals
Claudius dies (A.D. 54)

Seneca
Apocolocyntosis
Excerpts from a political satire on the death of Claudius

Ancient Literature — Significant Excerpts From the Books of Classical Authors Which You Can Use to Supplement Your History Curriculum — Volume Four: Ancient Egypt

Compiled by Laurie Bluedorn

Published by Trivium Pursuit

Use primary sources to enhance your study of ancient history.

This 130 page ebook can be used to supplement any ancient history curriculum and is suitable for ages ten through adult. For this volume, we combed through the books of 32 ancient authors to find 78 significant excerpts concerning the time period from The Tower of Babel to 30 B.C. We then arranged the excerpts chronologically and provided the text and citation for each.

Also available in this series is Ancient Literature — Significant Excerpts From the Books of Classical Authors Which You Can Use to Supplement Your History Curriculum — Volume One: Julius Caesar, Volume Two: Alexander the Great, and Volume Three: Augustus, Jesus Christ, and Tiberius.

Look for our soon-to-be-released ebooks on other ancient history topics. Next project, Lord willing, Volume Five: Caligula, Claudius, Paul, and Nero.

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Moses — NAME OF AUTHOR
Bible: Genesis — NAME OF BOOK
The Tower of Babel — DESCRIPTION OF SIGNIFICANT EXCERPT

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
Where the children of Ham settled after the Tower of Babel

David
Bible: Psalm
Egypt was called the land of Ham or the land of Mizraim

Herodotus
The History
Min, first king of Egypt

Diodorus Siculus
Historical Library
Early history of Egypt

Diodorus Siculus
Historical Library
Cheops builds the pyramid

Herodotus
The History
The pyramids

The Instruction of Ptah-Hotep
Considered the oldest book in the world; a compilation of wise sayings; written c. 2450 B.C.

Letter of Pepi II
Letter of Egyptian pharaoh Pepi II (ruled 2161-2067 B.C.) to Harkhuf (an Egyptian official)

Moses
Bible: Genesis
Abram is called by God and travels to Canaan (c.1875 B.C.)

The Edwin Smith Surgical Papyrus
Earliest known surgical document; written around the 16th century B.C.

Epitaph of Beka
Inscription on a funeral pillar; Beka, the person who died, was the great steward of the Public Granary

The Laboring Classes
Compares the different occupations and their hardships with the easy occupation of a scribe

Moses
Bible: Genesis
Jacob is established in Egypt (c.1660 B.C.)

Herodotus
The History
Farm labor in Egypt is easy because of the Nile

Herodotus
The History
The people and customs of Egypt; embalming

Herodotus
The History
Egyptian crocodile and other animals

The Shipwrecked Sailor
A man tells of his fantastic adventure

Moses
Bible: Exodus
Moses leads the Israelites out of Egypt (c.1445 B.C.)

Justin
Epitome of the Philippic Histories
Roman view of the early history of the Jews and of the Exodus

Pliny the Elder
Natural History
Description of Egypt

Diodorus Siculus
Historical Library
Description of Egypt

Diodorus Siculus
Historical Library
How the pharaohs lived

Diodorus Siculus
Historical Library
Customs of the early Egyptians

Diodorus Siculus
Historical Library
Egyptian medicine

Products of Arabia
Inscriptions on the inner walls of an Egyptian temple giving an account of the conquest of Arabia during the time of Thutmose III (ruled c. 1138-1085 B.C.)

Jeremiah
Bible: I Kings
David reigns over Israel (c. 1010-970 B.C.)

El-Amarna Letters
Tablets of Tel El-Amarna; Palestine is under Egyptian rule and the governor of Jerusalem (plus other Egyptian rulers in Palestine) tells pharaoh Akhenaten (ruled c. 1022-1006 B.C.) of a general revolt of the natives

Jeremiah
Bible: I Kings
The foundation of Solomon’s temple is laid (c. 966 B.C.)

Ramesses at Kadesh
Poem recording the battle between Pharaoh Ramesses II (ruled c. 940-873 B.C.) and the Hittite King Muwatallis II; called the Battle of Kadesh (c. 936 B.C.).

Treaty Between Ramesses II and the Hittites
A treaty of peace was signed between Ramesses II (ruled c. 940-873 B.C.) and the Hittite king after the battle called Kadesh (c. 936 B.C.)

The Mouse as Vizier
Ancient Egyptian Tale

Jeremiah
Bible: I Kings
The kingdom of Israel is divided; Rehoboam rules Judah (c. 930-913 B.C.) and Jeroboam rules Israel (c. 930-909 B.C.)

Jeremiah
Bible: I Kings
Ramesses II (the Great) — called Shishak in the Bible — sacks Jerusalem (c. 925 B.C.)

Spoliation of Tombs
Extract from a longer document from the time of Ramesses IX (ruled c. 835-816 B.C.) showing that tomb robbery was common even during ancient times

Strabo
Ancient Geography
Description of ancient Egypt

Sulpicius Severus
Sacred History
Hoshea makes an alliance with the Ethiopians, who at that time held Egypt (c. 726 B.C.)

Jeremiah
Bible: II Kings
Hoshea, the king of Israel, conspires with the king of Egypt/Ethiopia and stops paying tribute to the king of Assyria; Sargon of Assyria carries away the people of Israel (c. 722 B.C.); New Chronology says this king of Egypt/Ethiopia was Hedjkheperre Shoshenq Si-Bast (Shoshenq IV)

Isaiah
Bible: Isaiah
The prophet Isaiah predicts the war of Assyria against Egypt (c. 713 B.C.)

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
How Sennacherib made an expedition against Hezekiah (King of Judah); what threatenings Rabshakeh made to Hezekiah when Sennacherib was gone against the Egyptians; how Isaiah the prophet encouraged him; how Sennacherib having failed to success in Egypt, returned to Jerusalem; and how upon his finding his army destroyed, he returned home (c. 704-701 B.C.)

Ezra
Bible: II Chronicles
The Battle for Jerusalem (c. 704-701 B.C.)

Herodotus
The History
Herodotus’ report of the invasion of Egypt by Sennacherib

Diodorus Siculus
Historical Library
Civil disorder in Egypt for two years followed by a twelve-man aristocracy (c. 687-670 B.C.)

Herodotus
The History
The twelve-man aristocracy diverts the flow of the Nile

Herodotus
The Histories
Psammetichus Sais took over Egypt and reigned there 54 years (c. 670 B.C.)

Herodotus
The Histories
The son of Psammetichus Sais — Necho or Pharaohnecho — rules Egypt for 16 years (c. 616 B.C.)

Ezra
Bible II Chronicles
Pharaohnecho, king of Egypt, set out to fight against the king of Assyria/Babylon by besieging Carchemish on the Euphrates River; Josiah, King of Judah, interferes and is killed (c. 610 B.C.)

Jeremiah
Bible: II Kings
Another version of Josiah’s death (c. 610 B.C.)

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
How Josiah fought with Necho and was wounded and died; Josiah’s son Jehoahaz (Shallum) becomes king of Judah (c. 610 B.C.)

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
When Necho returned from Assyria, he deposed Shallum and made Eliakim (Jehoiakim), his older brother, king of Judah (c. 610 B.C.)

Jeremiah
Bible: II Kings
When Necho returned from Assyria, he deposed Shallum and made Eliakim (Jehoiakim), his older brother, king of Judah (c. 610 B.C.)

Jeremiah
Bible: Jeremiah
Jeremiah makes a prophecy that Nebuchadnezzar would conquer Egypt (c. 607 B.C.)

Jeremiah
Bible II Kings
Nebuchadnezzar took all the land between Egypt and the Euphrates River (c. 605 B.C.)

Herodotus
The Histories
Psammis rules Egypt for 6 years (c. 600-594 B.C. )and his son Apries (Pharaohhophra) rules for 25 years (c. 594-570 B.C.)

Ezekiel
Bible: Ezekiel
Ezekiel makes a prophecy about Apries (Pharaohhophra) (c. 588 B.C.)

Ezekiel
Bible: Ezekiel
Ezekiel makes another prophecy concerning Egypt (c. 587 B.C.)

Ezekiel
Bible: Ezekiel
More prophecy concerning Egypt (c. 587 B.C.)

Jeremiah
Bible: Jeremiah
Pharaohhophra came with his army from Egypt to help Zedekiah, king of Judah, while the Chaldeans were raising a siege of Jerusalem (c. 587 B.C.)

Jeremiah
Bible: Jeremiah
Jerusalem is taken by the Chaldeans/Babylonians (c. 586 B.C.)

Jeremiah
Bible: Jeremiah
The remnant of the Israelites force Jeremiah to go with them to Egypt; Jeremiah predicts the destruction of Egypt by Nebuchadnezzar (which occurred c. 571 B.C.) and makes a prophecy about Apries (Pharaohhophra) (c. 586 B.C.)

Ezekiel
Bible: Ezekiel
Ezekiel’s prophesy against Egypt (c. 586 B.C.)

Sulpicius Severus
Sacred History
The remnant Jews flee to Egypt (c. 586 B.C.)

Diodorus Siculus
Historical Library
Apries (Pharaohhophra) rules Egypt (c. 594-570 B.C.) and after him, Amasis, his son, rules while paying tribute to the Babylonians (c. 570-525 B.C.)

Herodotus
The Histories
Cambyses, son of Cyrus, conquers Egypt (c. 525 B.C.)

Arrian
Anabasis of Alexander
Alexander the Great conquers Egypt (332 B.C.)

Diodorus Siculus
Historical Library
Alexander the Great conquers Egypt and founds Alexandria (332 B.C.)

Vitruvius
On Architecture
How Alexander chose the man who designed Alexandria (332. B.C.)

Josephus
The War of the Jews
Alexander the Great moved a colony of the Jews (along with other groups of people) to Alexandria in order to populate it (331 B.C.)

Arrian
Anabasis of Alexander
Alexander settles affairs in Egypt before leaving (331 B.C.)

Lucian
Octogenarians
After the death of Alexander the Great, all of Egypt, among other lands, was given to Ptolemy (323 B.C.)

Daniel
Bible: Daniel
Daniel tells (200 years earlier) of Alexander the Great and what happens at his death

Justin
Epitome of the Philippic Histories
Ptolemy takes over Egypt and wins over the people

Diodorus Siculus
Historical Library
Ptolemy brings the body of Alexander the Great to Egypt to bury (321 B.C.)

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
How Ptolemy took Jerusalem and transported many Jews to Alexandria (320 B.C.)

Vitruvius
On Architecture
Ptolemy Philadelphus establishes a library at Alexandria (277 B.C.)

Tertullian
Apology
Ptolemy Philadelphus calls for a Greek translation of the Hebrew scriptures (277 B.C.)

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
Ptolemy Philadelphus calls for a Greek translation of the Hebrew scriptures (277 B.C.)

Plutarch
The Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans: Antony
The Ptolemys rule Egypt until the death of Cleopatra in 30 B.C.; Egypt becomes a Roman province

Ancient Literature — Significant Excerpts From the Books of Classical Authors Which You Can Use to Supplement Your History Curriculum — Volume Three: Augustus, Jesus Christ, and Tiberius

Compiled by Laurie Bluedorn

Published by Trivium Pursuit

Use primary sources to enhance your study of ancient history.

This 142 page ebook can be used to supplement any ancient history curriculum and is suitable for ages ten through adult. For this volume, we combed through the books of 18 ancient authors to find 112 significant excerpts concerning the time period from 30 B.C to A.D. 37. We then arranged the excerpts chronologically and provided the text and citation for each.

Also available in this series is Ancient Literature — Significant Excerpts From the Books of Classical Authors Which You Can Use to Supplement Your History Curriculum — Volume One: Julius Caesar and Volume Two: Alexander the Great.

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Velleius Paterculus – NAME OF AUTHOR
The Roman History – NAME OF BOOK
Antony and Cleopatra die; Octavian (Augustus) ends the civil wars and returns to Rome (30 B.C.) – DESCRIPTION OF SIGNIFICANT EXCERPT

Plutarch
The Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans: Antony
Cleopatra dies (30 B.C.)

Dio Cassius
Roman History
Octavian makes Egypt a tributary (30 B.C.)

Florus
Epitome of Roman History
Revolution and civil war ends (30 B.C.)

Dio Cassius
Roman History
Octavian deals with the Roman senate on his return (30 B.C.)

Dio Cassius
Roman History
How Octavian delivers a speech in the senate, as if he were retiring from the sole rulership; senate “forces” him to assume autocratic power (27 B.C.)

Velleius Paterculus
The Roman History
Octavian given the name Augustus (27 B.C.)

Seutonius
The Lives of the Caesars: Augustus
Octavian given the name Augustus (27 B.C.)

Dio Cassius
Roman History
All power given to Augustus (27 B.C.)

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
How ten men of the citizens of Jerusalem made a conspiracy against Herod the Great for the foreign practices he had introduced which were a transgression of the laws of their country; concerning the building of Sebaste and Cesarea and other edifices of Herod the great (26-25 B.C.)

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
Drought in Judea and Syria; Herod the Great provides for his subjects (25-24 B.C.)

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
Herod the Great builds a palace in Jerusalem; marries again; makes his wife’s father the high priest (24-23 B.C.)

Strabo
Ancient Geography
The Romans and Queen Candace, ruler of the Ethiopians (23 B.C.)

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
Herod the Great sends his sons to be raised by Augustus (22 B.C.)

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
Herod the Great and Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa are good friends

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
Herod the Great, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, and Augustus

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
Herod the Great spies on his subjects (20 B.C.)

Suetonius
Lives of the Twelve Caesars: Augustus
Domestic life of Augustus

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
Herod the Great rebuilds the temple (19-8 B.C.)

Tacitus
Histories
Tacitus’ view of the Jews

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
Herod the Great brings his two sons home from Rome (16 B.C.)

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
Herod the Great begins to favor his oldest son Antipater (son of Doris) instead of Aristobulus and Alexander (sons of Mariamne I); sends him to Rome to be received by Augustus (13 B.C.)

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
How during Antipater’s abode at Rome, Herod the Great brought Alexander and Aristobulus before Augustus and accused them; Alexander’s defense of himself before Augustus and reconciliation to his father (11 B.C.)

Dionysius of Halicarnassus
The Roman Antiquities
Dionysius begins to write his history; Rome is supreme (7 B.C.)

Suetonius
Lives of the Twelve Caesars: Tiberius
Tiberius (married to Augustus’ daughter Julia) retires to Rhodes (6 B.C.)

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
Herod the Great’s relationship with Alexander and Aristobulus worsens (6 B.C.)

Luke
Bible: Luke
Gabriel appears to Zacharias and told him that his wife Elizabeth would have a son (6 B.C.)

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
Herod the Great has his two sons, Alexander and Aristobulus, killed (6 B.C.)

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
Antipater intends to have his father killed; Herod the Great’s wives and children

Luke
Bible: Luke
Gabriel visits the virgin Mary in Nazareth of Galilee and Christ was thus conceived (5 B.C.)

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
Herod the Great discovers Antipater’s treason; removes Simon as high priest and substitutes Matthias (5 B.C.)

Luke
Bible: Luke
Augustus calls for a tax; Joseph and Mary travel to Bethlehem; Jesus born (5 B.C.)

Matthew
Bible: Matthew
The wise men visit Herod the great and give gifts to Jesus (4 B.C)

Matthew
Bible: Matthew
Joseph takes Mary and Jesus to Egypt; Herod the Great kills all the children in Bethlehem and surrounding areas from two years old and under (4 B.C.)

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
Herod the Great tells Antipater to come home from Rome; Antipater’s wickedness is exposed and is put in prison until Augustus is consulted (4 B.C.)

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
Herod the great falls sick and makes his will; leaves his kingdom to his son Herod Antipas (son of Malthace)

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
Seeing that Herod the great is close to death, some of the Jews rebel; Herod makes Joazar (brother of Herod’s wife) high priest (4 B.C.)

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
Herod the great grows worse (4 B.C.)

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
Herod the Great has Antipater killed (4 B.C.)

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
Herod the Great makes a new will and dies (4 B.C.)

Matthew
Bible: Matthew
Joseph told to return to Israel; settles in Galilee where Herod Antipas rules (4 B.C.)

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
The Jews revolt again and Herod Archelaus kills 3,000; Herod Archelaus sails to Rome to consult with Augustus about his claim to the throne (3 B.C.)

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
Many tumults arise in Judea while the throne is debated by Augustus; Revolt of Judas

Luke
Bible: Acts
Several years later, Gamaliel mentions this Judas (Theudas)

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
Simon, a former slave of Herod the Great, tries to take the kingdom (3 B.C.)

Tacitus
Histories
Simon, a former slave of Herod the great, usurps the title of king (3 B.C.)

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
How Augustus finally divides Herod the great’s kingdom (3 B.C.)

Strabo
Ancient Geography
Strabo’s report on the rule of Herod the Great

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
Herod Archelaus makes Eleazar high priest (3 B.C.)

Augustus
The Acts of Augustus as Recorded on the Monumentum Ancyranum
Augustus records how he gave money to the poor (2 B.C.)

Dio Cassius
Roman History
Games in the Circus during the time of Augustus (2 B.C.)

Augustus
The Acts of Augustus as Recorded on the Monumentum Ancyranum
Augustus provides a spectacle for the people (2 B.C.)

Velleius Paterculus
History of Rome
Augustus’ two grandsons (adopted sons) Gaius and Lucius die; Tiberius returns from Rhodes; Augustus adopts Tiberius (A.D. 2-4)

Dio Cassius
Roman History
How Livia convinced Augustus to rule more mercifully

Velleius Paterculus
History of Rome
Augustus sends Tiberius to Germany; the historian Velleius Paterculus went with him and served in the cavalry (A.D. 4)

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
The Jews complain to Augustus about Herod Archelaus; Herod Archelaus banished to Gaul and his territory annexed to Syria (A.D. 6-7)

Luke
Bible: Luke
Christ brought to Jerusalem at Passover (A.D.8)

Velleius Paterculus
History of Rome
Tiberius has equal power to Augustus (A.D. 12)

Tacitus
Annals
Augustus dies and Tiberius reigns (A.D. 14)

Eutropius
A Concise History of Rome
A summary of the rule of Augustus

Seneca
Essay On Benefits
Seneca’s view of Augustus

Dio Cassius
Roman History
The character of Tiberius

Pliny
Natural History
Earthquake in Asia (A.D. 17)

Dio Cassius
Roman History
Earthquake in Asia

Tacitus
Annals
Jews expelled from Italy (A.D. 19)

Suetonius
Lives of the Twelve Caesars: Tiberius
Jews forced to burn their religious clothing (A.D. 19)

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
Tiberius orders all Jews out of Rome (A.D. 19)

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
Annas removed as high priest of the Jews (A.D. 23-26)

Tacitus
Annals
A temple to Tiberius is to be built (A.D. 25)

Velleius Paterculus
History of Rome
Tiberius as a great emperor

John
Bible: John
Annas is father-in-law to Caiaphas, who is the high priest (A.D. 26)

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
Pontius Pilate replaces Valerius Gratus (A.D. 26)

Philo
Embassy to Gaius
Crimes of Pontius Pilate (A.D. 26)

Luke
Bible: Luke
John the Baptist first hears the word of God (A.D. 26)

Luke
Bible: Luke
Jesus is baptized by John (A.D. 27)

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
Herod Agrippa I (son of Aristobulus) had, by Cypros, a son named Herod Agrippa II in A.D. 27 and a daughter named Berenice in A.D. 28

John
Bible: John
Jesus performs His first miracle (A.D. 30)

Mark
Bible: Mark
John the Baptist cast into prison by Herod Antipas (A.D. 30)

Matthew
Bible: Matthew
John the Baptist beheaded (A.D. 32)

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
Josephus’ version of why John the Baptist was killed (A.D. 32)

Luke
Bible: Luke
Herod Antipas wants to see Jesus (A.D. 32)

John
Bible: John
Caiaphas the high priest prophesied about Jesus (A.D. 33)

Luke
Bible: Luke
Some Pharisees warn Jesus that Herod Antipas wants to kill Him (A.D. 33)

Luke
Bible: Luke
Jesus enters Jerusalem on a colt (A.D. 33)

Luke
Bible: Luke
Jesus and the last supper (A.D. 33)

John
Bible: John
Jesus captured and taken to Annas, father-in-law to Caiaphas; Annas sent Jesus to Caiaphas (A.D. 33)

Mark
Bible: Mark
Jesus carried away to Pontius Pilate (A.D. 33)

Luke
Bible: Luke
Pontius Pilate sends Jesus to Herod Antipas; Herod Antipas sends Jesus back to Pontius Pilate; Herod and Pilate made friends (A.D. 33)

John
Bible: John
Jesus crucified; Pontius Pilate titles Jesus (A.D. 33)

Luke
Bible: Luke
Sun is darkened and darkness comes over the earth from noon to three PM during crucifixion (A.D. 33)

Julius Africanus
Chronology
Julius Africanus records the words of Thallus and Phlegon concerning the darkening during crucifixion

Matthew
Bible: Matthew
Miraculous events happen directly after Jesus dies (A.D. 33)

Mark
Bible: Mark
Pontius Pilate gives the body of Jesus to Joseph of Arimathaea; Jesus’ body buried (A.D. 33)

Matthew
Bible: Matthew
Chief priests and Pharisees seal the tomb (A.D. 33)

Matthew
Bible: Matthew
Jesus rises from the dead; chief priests bribe soldiers to lie (A.D. 33)

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
Josephus writes about Jesus

Tacitus
Annals
A mention of Jesus by Tacitus

Luke
Bible: Acts
First Pentecost after the resurrection; the Holy Spirit comes (A.D. 33)

Luke
Bible: Acts
First imprisonment of Peter and John (A.D. 33)

Luke
Bible: Acts
The high priest has Stephen killed; Saul (Paul) is consenting to his death (A.D. 33)

Luke
Bible: Acts
The believers are persecuted and scattered abroad (A.D. 34)

Tacitus
Annals
The phoenix returns to Egypt (A.D. 34)

Dio Cassius
Roman History
The phoenix returns to Egypt

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
Herod Philip the Tetrarch dies (A.D. 34)

Luke
Bible: Acts
Saul (Paul) converted (A.D. 35)

Tertullian
Apology
Tertullian states that Tiberius tried to protect the Christians

Seneca
Essay on Benefits
Seneca’s view of Tiberius

Eusebius
The History of the Church
Eusebius states that Tiberius tried to protect the Christians

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
Lucius Vitellius made proconsul for Syria and travels to Jerusalem; removes Caiaphas as high priest and put in his place Jonathan, son of Annas (A.D. 35)

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
Herod Agrippa is close friends with Gaius Caligula; Tiberius puts Herod Agrippa in prison (A.D. 36)

Suetonius
Lives of the Twelve Caesars: Tiberius
Tiberius dies (A.D. 37)

Eutropius
A Concise History of Rome
A summary of the rule of Tiberius

Ancient Literature — Significant Excerpts From the Books of Classical Authors Which You Can Use to Supplement Your History Curriculum — Volume Two Alexander the Great

Compiled by Laurie Bluedorn

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Claudius Aelianus — NAME OF AUTHOR
Various History — TITLE OF BOOK
Aelianus mistakenly reports that Alexander was born and died on same day of month — DESCRIPTION OF SIGNIFICANT EXCERPT

Plutarch
The Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans: Alexander
Alexander born on the sixth day of the month Hecatombaeon

Aulus Gellius
Attic Nights
A letter of Philip to Aristotle with regard to the recent birth of his son Alexander

Plutarch
The Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans: Alexander
Alexander tames Bucephalus

Plutarch
The Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans: Alexander
Philip hires Aristotle to teach Alexander

Justin
Epitome of Pompeius Trogus
Commencement of Alexander’s reign; he prepares to invade Persia

Diodorus Siculus
Historical Library
How Alexander, having succeeded to the throne, disposed affairs of his kingdom

Diodorus Siculus
Historical Library
Alexander destroys Thebes (335 B.C.)

Claudius Aelianus
Various History
Alexander destroys all in Thebes except the houses of the priests and of Pinder

Arrian
Anabasis of Alexander
Alexander crosses over to Asia (334 B.C.)

Arrian
Anabasis of Alexander
Alexander defeats the Persians in the Battle of Granicus (334 B.C.)

Plutarch
The Lives of the Noble Grcians and Romans: Alexander
Plutarch’s version of the Battle of Granicus

Diodorus Siculus
Historical Library
Alexander proclaims liberty to all the Greek cities

Arrian
Anabasis of Alexander
Alexander defeats Darius in the Battle of Issus (333 B.C.)

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
Alexander begins the siege of Tyre and asks for provisions from the Jews (333 B.C.)

Arrian
Anabasis of Alexander
Siege of Tyre

Quintus Curtius
History of Alexander
Sea monster found at Tyre

Quintus Curtius
History of Alexander
The fall of Tyre

Isaiah
Bible
The prophet Isaiah foretells the final destruction of Tyre by Alexander the Great

Justin
Epitome of Pompeius Trogus
Darius offer Alexander a deal

Arrian
Anabasis of Alexander
Alexander takes Gaza (332 B.C.)

Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
Alexander enters Jerusalem in peace

Arrian
Anabasis of Alexander
The founding of Alexandria by Alexander (332 B.C.)

Plutarch
The Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans: Alexander
Battle of Gaugamela (331 B.C.)

Arrian
Anabasis of Alexander
Battle of Gaugamela

Plutarch
The Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans: Alexander
Darius escapes

Diodorus Siculus
Historical Library
Alexander conquers Babylon and Susa

Quintus Curtius
History of Alexander
Alexander enters Babylon

Plutarch
The Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans: Alexander
Alexander amazed by a chasm in the earth in Batana

Diodorus Siculus
Historical Library
Alexander destroys Persepolis (331 B.C.)

Diodorus Siculus
Historical Library
Death of Darius (330 B.c.)

Daniel
Bible
Daniel foretells of Alexander the Great

Arrian
Anabasis of Alexander
Alexander enters India; How Alexander constructed his bridge over the river Indus (327 B.C.)

Strabo
Ancient Geography
Snakes found in India

Quintus Curtius
History of Alexander
Description of India

Diodorus Siculus
Historical Library
Snakes found in India

Aulus Gellius
Attic Nights
About the horse of King Alexander, called Bucephalas

Arrian
Anabasis of Alexander
Death of Alexander’s horse Bucephalas (327 B.C.)

Pliny the Elder
Natural History
The Indian fig

Arrian
Anabasis of Alexander
Alexander wounded

Arrian
Anabasis of Alexander
March through Gadrosia (326 B.C.)

Arrian
Anabasis of Alexander
Alexander in Persis; tomb of Cyrus repaired

Arrian
Anabasis of Alexander
Death of Alexander the Great (323 B.C.)

Quintus Curtius
History of Alexander
Events immediately after Alexander’s death

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Title of Ebook: Ancient Literature — Significant Excerpts From the Books of Ten Classical Authors Which You Can Use to Supplement Your History Curriculum — Volume One Julius Caesar

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Table of Contents:

Plutarch — The Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans: Julius Caesar
Early career of Caesar

Suetonius — Lives of the Twelve Caesars: Julius Caesar
The conspiracy of Catiline

Julius Caesar –Gallic War
Caesar’s first expedition to Britain in 55 B.C.

Cicero — Letters to Friends
To Julius Caesar in 54 B.C.

Julius Caesar — Gallic War
Animals which Caesar found in Gaul

Suetonius — Lives of the Twelve Caesars: Julius Caesar
Summary of his command of Gaul

Plutarch — The Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans: Julius Caesar
Caesar surpasses all men

Dio Cassius — Roman History
Caesar crosses the Rubicon (49 B.C.)

Plutarch — The Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans: Julius Caesar
Caesar crosses the Rubicon (49 B.C.)

Appian — The Roman History
Caesar made dictator (49 B.C.)

Julius Caesar — Civil War
Scarcity in Caesar’s army; abundance in Pompey’s army

Julius Caesar — Civil War
Description of the battle of Pharsalus (48 B.C.)

Pliny the Elder — Natural History
In praise of Julius Caesar

Josephus — Antiquities of the Jews
The honors paid the Jews

Dio Cassius — Roman History
Caesar returns to Rome (45 B.C.)

Plutarch — The Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans: Julius Caesar
The calendar is adjusted (45 B.C.)

Nicolaus of Damascus — Life of Augustus
Caesar adopts Octavius

Suetonius — Lives of the Twelve Caesars: Julius Caesar
Caesar’s accomplishments and personal appearance

Cicero — Letters to Atticus
To Atticus (at Rome) Puteoli, 21 December, 45 B.C.

Appian — The Roman History
Death of Caesar (15 March, 44 B.C.)

Nicolaus of Damascus — Life of Augustus
A possible first-hand account of the murder of Julius Caesar

Plutarch — The Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans: Julius Caesar
After Caesar’s death

Eutropius — A Concise History of Rome
Julius Caesar

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