Drive Thru History: Acts to Revelation — Season 1, Episode 15: The Martyrdom of Paul & Peter

Episode synopsis

Persecution was heating up for the Christians in Rome and throughout the entire Mediterranean region. The Book of Acts ended with Paul awaiting his trial before the Roman Emperor. Dave stays in Rome to investigate Nero’s burning of the city in 64 AD. He also explores the final days of Paul and Peter and their ultimate deaths for the Christian faith. Dave visits some of the most famous churches in Rome, which honor the legacies of these two important leaders. Despite Christianity being illegal, Christianity spread in Rome, especially in the homes of wealthy Romans. Dave visits a church built over one of the oldest house churches ever discovered.

About Drive Thru History: Acts to Revelation

Dave Stotts explores the amazing lives of the very first Christians. Beginning in Jerusalem and using the Book of Acts as a roadmap, Dave travels the Mediterranean region to share the people, places, and events that launched the Christian faith.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1The Gospel Shared at Pentecost
• E2The Church Grows in Jerusalem
• E3The Gospel Spreads to the Gentiles
• E4Saul of Tarsus & the Road to Damascus
• E5Paul's First Missionary Journey - The Island of Cyprus
• E6The First Journey Continues - Pamphylia, Galatia & Asia Minor
• E7The Jerusalem Council & Paul's Second Missionary Journey
• E8The Second Journey Continues - Philippi and Thessalonica
• E9A Road Trip to Athens
• E10Ancient Corinth
• E11Paul's Third Missionary Journey - Ephesus
• E12Paul's Final Trip to Jerusalem & Caesarea