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The Rest Is HistoryMay 24, 2021
“The Ascension of Isaiah is mentioned as a late first century text that describes Nero as Beliar, casting him as a cosmic figure of evil.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Nero and Christian persecution
For: Scholars and enthusiasts of early Christian texts and Roman history
Key quote: “So there's a late first century text called the Ascension of Isaiah, which has a kind of wonderful description of Nero as Beliar.”
The host mentions the 'Ascension of Isaiah' to illustrate how Nero is depicted as a cosmic figure of evil, specifically referred to as Beliar. This connection highlights the historical and theological implications of Nero's actions against Christians and how they were interpreted in early texts.