How Did the Apostle Peter Die?

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Uploaded 16-10-26

According to Christian tradition, the apostle Peter was crucified upside down in Rome under Emperor Nero. But where did this story come from? And what can historians actually know about Peter's death? We examine the ancient evidence and its many uncertainties.

00:00 Intro
1:11 Earliest Evidence of Peter's Death
3:07 Acts of Peter explained
6:11 Humility Explanation Origins
6:46 Maximalist and Minimalist Takes on Historicity
13:36 My take on the evidence

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