Episode T4 – Soter

Synopsis: Demetrius seizes the Syrian throne and stems immediate threats from Media and Judaea.  But deposed officials and regional rulers conspire to engineer his downfall.

“When it became known that the Romans were ill disposed towards Demetrius, not only the other kings but even some of the satraps subject to him regarded his kingship with scant respect.  Of these satraps the most outstanding was a certain Timarchus…By launching many accusations against Demetrius (he) persuaded the senate to enact (a decree making him king).  Emboldened by this decree he raised an army of considerable size in Media; he also entered into alliance against Demetrius with Artaxias, the king of Armenia.” – Diodorus Siculus, The Library of History, Book XXXI

4 thoughts on “Episode T4 – Soter

  1. Hi Scott. I love your podcast but am a few years out of date still (up to T7). I don’t have Facebook and really need help with the maps. I google and search but is there another way to access your maps? I’ve checked this site but can’t seem to find them for where I’m up to. Either way I’ll keep listening, thanks heaps for the series.

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