history of christianity

  • 60

    Travels of Paul

    Paul converted to christianity after seeing the rising of Jesus Christ.
    He played a big part by spreading the word of Christ and building churches everywhere he stayed. He traveled on roman roads and stayed the longest in the cities Corinth and Ephesus.
  • 64

    Great Fire of Rome

    The Great Fire of Rome began in merchant shops around Rome's chariot stadium. This fire destroyed around two thirds of Rome by the time it was put out. Emperor Nero blamed the Christian community on the fire but was later told in a legend that he ordered the fire to be set to clear up space.
  • 312

    Battle of Milvian Bridge

    Constantine won the deadly battle. He saw a vision which commanded him to "delineate the heavenly sign on the shields of his soldiers" which he followed.
  • 313

    Edict of Milan

    Edict of Milan was a letter that stopped the persecution of christians. This saved christians and made it legal to worship God. This letter was an outcome of a political agreement signed by Constantine and Licinius. Constantine was baptised on his deathbed.
  • 347

    Theodosius' Reign

    Theodosius signed off christianity as the official state religion.