The Mamertine Prison
The Mamertine Prison is located in Rome, Italy at the bottom of Capitoline Hill that looks over the Roman forum. This place held prisoners in a dungeon-like setting where it was small, wet, and cold (Hill 2017). This is supposedly the place where Paul spent his time while imprisoned. 2 Timothy 4:12 gives potential facts to back up this information (Jackson 2017) for it says, “Make every effort to come to me before winter.” Paul was writing to Timothy while in prison. Paul was known to continue rejoicing and praising God for all his blessings in life while suffering in prison. This really had me thinking about the attitude I should have while living a blessed, comfortable life under the love of Jesus Christ. We can compare and contrast Christians nowadays to the life Paul lived back then. Paul was very mistreated for his beliefs but maintained a strong, faithful relationship with God. Nowadays, some Christians do undergo persecution and trials because they are Christians. Some Christians do not, but regardless, we should be striving for the joy and trust that Paul had in the Mamertine prison.
GLST 295: Study Abroad
Lauren Riley
Banquet Room, Poster #7
1 – 3 PM