Mediterranean Society: The Roman Phase
Kinberg, Nicholas Michael Chakmakian AP World History 15 July 2015 Chapter 11 Outline Mediterranean Society: Roman Phase 55, Romans transported prisoner Paul of Tarsus from port Caesarea in Palestine to Rome Party boarded ship loaded with grain/carrying 276 ppl. Departed in fall, after sailing season which ran from May to Sep., ran into storm 2 wks., worked to keep ship afloat, jettisoning baggage, tackle, cargo to lighten load Ship ran aground on island Malta, waves destroyed it Ppl. Survived, spent 3 months on Malta before catching another ship to Rome Paul became embroiled in dispute between Jews/Christians Christianity emerged as sect of Judaism accepted by small # of ppl. Who regarded Jesus of Nazareth as savior for Jews