This brief account looks at the period in which Roman civilization ended with the fall of Rome to the barbarians. The subsequent period is known as the Dark Ages, which was short lived as the barbarians were also converted to Christianity, ushering in another historic period that has come to be known as the Medieval period.

The article looks at the event of the fall of Rome to the Goths, considered to be barbarians. The author notes that when the barbarians invaded Rome, they were bringing themselves to a place where the gospel could be proclaimed to them and they could repent.