1st Century AD (During the Roman Empire)
The early Christian church was under Roman rule, facing persecution and cultural pressures to conform to Roman religious practices.
The Roman Empire was the dominant power, known for its vast reach and influence, as well as its persecution of Christians who refused to worship the Emperor or Roman gods.
The imagery in Revelation 18 is symbolic, often interpreted as referring to Rome or a similar powerful city, depicted as 'Babylon the Great.'
Roman society was characterized by polytheism, emperor worship, and a complex social hierarchy. Christians were often marginalized for their monotheistic beliefs and refusal to participate in state-sponsored religious activities.
Babylon the Great
Symbolic representation of a powerful, corrupt city or system opposed to God.