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The Plague of Justinian I

5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols
5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols
Episode • Aug 12, 2020 • 5m

As he sought to bring back the glory days of the Roman Empire through conquest, lawmaking, and building projects, Justinian I was faced with the first pandemic of recorded history. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols looks into the life of an emperor who survived the bubonic plague.

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