The Flames of Rome by Paul L. Maier: Book Review

(Book Review--Historical Fiction, Reread, Religion)

Started: April 3, 2026

This is a reread.  I read this book before when I was in high school, as I've mentioned before on this blog here, here, here and here.

The Flames of Rome by Paul L. Maier: Book Review

Part 2: The Flames of Rome by Paul L. Maier: Book Review

Links to stuff mentioned:

* Pontius Pilate by Paul L. Maier: Book Review: https://youtu.be/w-SsjFvMO3Y

* Introduction to the New Testament by Dale Martin: Review of a Youtube Series: https://youtu.be/3dR3gdkBG74

* Claudius the God by Robert Graves: Book Review: https://youtu.be/NoHKNdijwso

* I, Claudius (TV Miniseries): Review: https://youtu.be/Ma2tUNBv0pM

* Oedipus by Seneca translated by David Anthony Turner: Review: https://youtu.be/lqHWF6Xf4UA

* Medea by Seneca translated by Frederick Ahl: Review: https://youtu.be/K082HrYQTEo

Related Playlists: 

* Book Review Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOY-0V_l_9x7dao6py7ODX_PkUvrAEch7&si=EJ7CG8iO9IouNaYY

* Historical Fiction Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOY-0V_l_9x6aPjnfogXT4vyaZ6934DkU&si=thpc_WSscVPUaJWr

* History Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOY-0V_l_9x52uI39vSXVrJvUFjdN9QkL&si=IkwsRH5HTXptL1kk

* Ancient History Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOY-0V_l_9x7tomUoLdvaX2CsHML6AjHz&si=IOhaDc0RQGgVkRH6

* Religion Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOY-0V_l_9x4lHj0pF2kXoTPkm97Kajxe

* Rereads Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOY-0V_l_9x5dMXnK5v4Yc7a8MF5p32Bx&si=HJZkQ7gk8J-EXB9f

* Books I Read in 2026: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOY-0V_l_9x7YYl7seud9ov0n6dtdHzvj&si=iMERlWtiF0Rq2-uy

* My Favorite Historical Fiction Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOY-0V_l_9x6y_ou1tIJAMLBfwYyxArww&si=poywaEzvbQlFE0Bl

* Paul L. Maier Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOY-0V_l_9x4W1D65LZDTgRqkY-oRQDAn&si=L1oky_F6yA7tkKDO

* The Flames of Rome by Paul L. Maier Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOY-0V_l_9x7UFmmIhFw18TCyOIzIxhwH&si=agW8aFy-xdKu9y68

I was able to read this book thanks to the Michigan statewide state-wide interlibrary loan service called MeLCat, which may be in danger thanks to a Presidential executive order.  If you, like me, enjoy using MeLCat, contact your local representatives and let them know.