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65
Peter and Paul are executed
Peter and Paul are executed; matyrdom of the church's two greatest apostles forces church leadership into a new era. -
70
Titus destroys Jerusalem
Titus destroys Jerusalem; christianity and Judaism official broke since Christians fled from Jerusalem -
196
Tertullian begins writing
Tertllian begins writing; with his legal-trained mind, major writings that promote purity of life and doctrine. -
230
Churches are built
the earliest known public churches are built, signaling a shift in Christians' life and practice. -
367
Athanasius Defines the New Testament
Athanasius Defines the New Testament; in his Easter Letter lists the current 27 books of the canon. -
529
Justinian's code is published
Justinian Code is published; it becomes the basis for later canon law in the West thus shaping medieval society. -
663
Following Christianity
Synod of Whitby decisively aligns the English church with Rome for the next nine centuries -
732
Battle of tours
Battle of tours: Frankish general Charles Martel halts the seemingly unstoppable Muslim invasion, keeping Europe under Christian control. -
1220
Dominic establishes Order
Dominic establishes Order of Preachers, who travel barefoot, teach, and convert heretics. -
1380
John wyclif supervises Bible translation
John wyclif supervises Bible translation, leaving the first complete English Bible
