History of Christianity

By Hwoods
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    crucifixion of Jesus

    Jesus was ascended after three days. Jesus was arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane (Mark 14:43-52).
    Jesus endured six trials - three by Jewish leaders and three by the Romans (John 18:12-14, Mark 14:53-65, Mark 15:1a, Mark 15: 1b-5, Luke 23:6-12, Mark 15:6-15). Jesus survived painful beating, whipping, and mocking (Mark 15:16-20).
    Pilate tried to compromise with the religious leaders by having Jesus beaten, but this act didn't satisfy them.
  • 64

    The Great Fire of Rome

    According to Google " History has blamed Nero for the disaster, implying that he started the fire so that he could bypass the senate and rebuild Rome to his liking." Nero blammed the Christians..
  • 312

    Battle of Milvian Bridge

    The Battle of the Milvian Bridge took place between the Roman Emperors Constantine I and Maxentius on 28 October 312. It takes its name from the Milvian Bridge, an important route over the Tiber. ... Eusebius of Caesarea recounts that Constantine and his soldiers had a vision sent by the Christian God.Constantine won the Battle of the Milvian Bridge.
  • 325

    Edict of Milan

    According to google " The Edict of Milan was a mandate authorized in 313 A.D. by the Roman emperors Constantine and Licinius declaring the practice of Christianity legal in the Roman empire. ... In addition, the edict called for property which had been appropriated from Christians to be "restored without any hesitation or controversy at all."
  • 380

    Theodosius’ Reign

    According to google "On February 27, 380, in Thessaloniki, the Eastern Roman Emperor Theodosius I (347 - 395) signed a decree in the presence of the Western Roman Emperor Valentinian II (371 - 392) that made Christianity the religion of the state and punished the practice of pagan rituals."