01-12-2012, 02:03 PM
Quote:Nik wrote: Does the numbers theory predict or explain the varying number of legiones after the reign of Augustus, or the change in size such as the larger 1st cohort later in the C1st?
From the mathematics it is easy to define what they are doing. But reread the fifth hebdomad…play around with it and see which hebdomad the number of legions created could belong to.
Steven, it is your theory and thus it is your responsibility to explain why it works - my question is there because I can see nothing in your postings that does explain. I would appreciate it if you could do so.
I am now somewhat confused as to how important the number 28 is to the reign of Augustus. Initially I understood it was very important, hence you say it is the reason he kept 28 legions, however, if the loss of 3 and their not being replaced isn't important it seems to me to undermine the basic importance of the number in the first place. Could you clarify for me please. And what happens to the idea if Augustus didn't initially have 28 legions?
Also I haven't got a handle on what period you think this theory would apply to. Looks to me as though it begins with the founding of Rome, or there abouts, but what is the end date, if indeed there is one?
Finally, can I ask (yet again) when this book is to be published. You've been talking about it on various forums for many years now, but it never appears :?
