Suetonius - A Roman Historian

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Author's Background

Gaius Suetonius Tranquilla was a Roman historian (AD 117-138) under Hadrian (AD 76-138). He was also the secretary of state and authored a book entitled Life of Claudius.

Reference To Jesus Christ

Because the Jews at Rome caused constant disturbances at the instigation of Chrestus [Christ], he [Claudius] expelled them from the city [Rome]. - Life of Claudius

Nero inflicted punishment on the Christians, a sect given to a new and mischievous religious belief. - Annals 15.44

Conclusion

This reference reveals several key things:

	1) Christians held to new beliefs.
	2) Christians followed Christ.
	3) Christians were punished and banished from Rome.

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