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4 BCE
Jesus of Nazareth
Jesus was born in Bethlehem, however he grew up in the town of Nazareth. Jesus was known for his speeches and preachings. He never spoke of armed revolt, or violence, but instead of forgiveness. Though those speeches turned into warnings and messages of redemption after time. https://youtu.be/fDmJWz8jnTo -
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Paul of Tarsus
Originally named as Saul, Paul was born in a small town in Asia Minor called Tarsus. In his younger years, he looked down upon those who practiced Christianity, however, on a trip, something changed his view. Afterwards he began to, himself, study the religion. Unlike the majority of Christians, he believed the practice should be spread. Paul was the reason Christianity broadened, and many new churches opened. -
64
Great Fire of Rome
The Great Fire of Rome was a fire that spread throughout Rome, scorching towns for three days until finally put out. Out of Romes 14 districts, only 4 came out with no damage made. The fire was speculated to have been started by Nero, the ruler at the time, as he wanted a new palace. However, Nero denies it, saying arsonists started the inferno. -
191
Perpetua
Saint Perpetua was one of the earliest and most notable people in Latin and Greek Christian writings. (I couldn't find much.) -
272
Constantine the Great
Constantine was a Roman Emperor. His father was Caesar, and he changed his name to Augustus later in life. -
303
The Great Persecution
The Great Persecution was the final, but also the worst persecution of the Christians in Rome. -
312
Battle of Milvian Bridge
Taking place on the Tiber, and between rules Constantine and Maxentius, the Battle of Milvian Bridge started Constantine on his path to end the Tetrachy. Constantine won the battle, and Maxentius was found drowned in the Tiber. They later pulled his body out, decapitated him, and paraded his detached head throughout Rome. -
313
Edict of Milan
The Edict of Milan was a letter signed by Roman Emperors Constantine and Licinius that meant the toleration of Christianity in Rome. -
347
Emperor Theodosius
The last emperor to rule over east/west Rome, and disliked "barbaric" folk, but didn't have the power to drive such people out. One example is the Goths.
