Paul's Final Years
In 57 C.E. Paul was in Jerusalem
when a riot started and all thought the rioters motive was to kill Paul,
he was arrested as a Roman citizen. He was imprisoned for two years by the
Roman Governor Felix. After numerous pleas he was finally allowed to go to
Rome to appear before Caesar. He had travel by ship, a journey that offered
many perils. In the spring of 61 C.E., he was shipwrecked at Malta and his
journey was postponed for some time. In Rome, Paul was treated with respect
and allowed to dwell in his own house for two years. It is believed that
Paul also was allowed to visit Asia Minor and other spots that he had previously
visited. Meanwhile, the burning of Rome had taken place under the rule of
Nero. Emperor Nero put the blame on the Christians, and as Paul was one of
them he was executed along with many other around 64 C.E.
