Temple of Janus (Roman Forum) Temple of Janus (Roman Forum) In ancient Rome, the main Temple of Janus as it is often called, although it was not a normal temple, stood in the Roman Forum near the Argiletum. It had doors on both ends, and inside was a statue of Janus, the two-faced god of boundaries. The doors (the "Gates of Janus") were closed in times of peace and opened in times of war. According to Livy 1.19 the second king of Rome, Numa Pompilius, decided to distract the early, warlike Romans from their violent ways by instilling in them awe and reverence. His projects
Great God Who Saves while the song "Bless the Lord" was nominated for Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year. The album peaked at #25 on "Billboard"'s Christian Albums and #25 on Heatseekers Albums. Great God Who Saves Great God Who Saves is the first official studio album from singer/songwriter Laura Story. The album was released on March 18, 2008. "Great God Who Saves" garnered generally positive reception from music critics to critique the album. At "CCM Magazine", David McCreary felt that the album was "As soothing as a cup of herbal tea after a hectic day, Story's debut should serve as a cathartic achievement