LESSON ONE A basic understanding of what life and pagan religion in the Roman empire were like is essential to understanding the History of Christianity. Video’s for class one The first video is by Professor Ryan Reeves and gives an over view of Paganism in the Roman empire in the time when Jesus was born. The second video SUPPLEMENTAL VIDEO’S FOR LESSON ONE If you would like to view more video’s these are also going to be helpful in understanding the Roman empire.