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The 1st century BC, also known as the last century BC and the last century BCE, started on the first day of 100 BC and ended on the last day of 1 BC. The AD/BC notation does not use a year zero ; however, astronomical year numbering does use a zero, as well as a minus sign, so "2 BC" is equal to "year –1".
The circumcision controversy in early Christianity played an important role in Christian theology. [1] [2] [3] [4]The circumcision of Jesus is celebrated as a feast day in the liturgical calendar of many Christian denominations, while the teachings of the Apostle Paul asserted that physical circumcision was unnecessary for the salvation of Gentiles and their membership in the New Covenant.
Marcus Furius Camillus (/ k ə ˈ m ɪ l ə s /; possibly c. 448 – c. 365 BC [1]) is a semi-legendary Roman statesman and politician during the early Roman republic who is most famous for his capture of Veii and defence of Rome from Gallic sack after the Battle of the Allia.
The changes to the Roman army during the 1st century BC are now more attributed to the Social War and the civil wars from 49 to 31 BC. [ 108 ] [ 109 ] After the Social War, the state also started to keep men under arms for longer periods to maintain available experienced manpower, and coupled this with longer terms for commanders, particularly ...
The population of the city of Rome peaked at possibly more than 1,000,000 people from the late 1st century to the 3rd century AD. It declined to 700,000–800,000 by 400: and to 400,000–500,000 by 452. O'Donnell estimates the population at 100,000 in 500, declining still further in the Middle Ages. [73]
After the Second Punic War, there was a great increase in income inequality. While the landed peasantry [27] was drafted to serve in increasingly long campaigns, their farms and homesteads fell into bankruptcy. [28] With Rome's great military victories, vast numbers of slaves were imported into Italy. [28]
After the events of 100 BC, Marius at first tried to oppose the recall of Metellus Numidicus, who had been exiled by Saturninus in 103. However, seeing that opposition was impossible, Marius decided to travel to the east to Galatia in 98 BC, ostensibly to fulfil a vow he had made to the goddess Magna Mater. [155] [156]
Pages in category "1st-century BC people" The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.