18 September 96 A.D. Emperor Domitian Assassinated; John on the Isle of Patmos
18 September 96 A.D. Emperor Domitian Assassinated; John on the Isle of Patmos. John the Apostle was on the isle of Patmos, compliments of Domitian’s anti-Christ policies of repression. Domitian was the 2 nd son of Vespasian and brother of Titus. Vespasian commanded the Roman army against Judea in February 67 A.D. The campaign was successful in June 68. On 9 June 68, Nero committed suicide. There was a civil war of sorts in 69. Galba succeeded Nero who was then followed by Otho, Vitellius and then Vespasian. The Senate chose Vespasian as the next Caesar. Vespasian turned the Judea-problem over to his son Titus. Titus played a major role alongside his father while his brother played minor roles and a second fiddle to the elder brother. Vespasian died in 79. Titus succeeded his father. But, Titus took ill and died. Domitian became the next Caesar. Domitian was autocratic and cruel demanding others call him “Lord and God.” If d...