Events from 150

St. Justin opens philosophy school in Rome - first Christian philosophy school, synthesizes faith with Platonic thought

Theodotion's Greek translation - Another Jewish translation of Hebrew scriptures, less literal than Aquila's

Justin opens Christian philosophy school in Rome - First to systematically harmonize Greek philosophy with Christian faith

Aljustrel bronze tablets - detailed mining laws found in Portugal, regulate everything from bath house hours to ore theft penalties

Day of Blood ceremony - March 24, priests of Cybele flagellate selves under pine tree, new initiates castrate themselves in frenzy for Attis