Rise of Christianity in the Roman

Jesus of Nazareth

30

Jesus was believed to be the son of god. He is the central figure of Christianity. Most Christians believe in the incarnation of him.

Paul of Tarsus

64

one of the leader in the first years of the Christians. Considered by some to be the most important person in history after Jesus.

Great Fire of Rome

64

This was a result of the persecution. Nero helped the emperors with the edict of Milan and help make Christianity possible in ancient Rome.

Roman Rule of Israel (begins)

66

There was more religious practices starting such as Judaism. This made other people start rebelling against the older ways because they didn't believe in them.

Perpetua

203

She was imprisoned because she supported the christian ways. she wrote down stuff about being in prison in her diary. We don't know how long she was a christian or why she was.

Great Persecution of 303 CE

303

This persecution was against Christians in the roman empire. It was so that Christianity wouldn't be as supported and they would still go to traditional religious practices.

Constantine the Great

306

Constantine started to support Christianity and grew the Constantinian dynasty. This grew Christianity quite a bit since everybody was joining the dynasty.

Battle of Milvian Bridge

312

this battle had a aftermath where people finally realized that Constantine was Christian. Although they couldn't prove this people have heavily theorized. Constantine showed all these christian characteristics and showed sensibilities.

Edict of Milan

313

Permanently established religious tolerance for Christianity within the roman empire. Granted the people the ability to legally worship Christianity.

Emperor Theodosius

379

Theodosius is the son of an emperor that was killed for treason. He used his power to officially enforce orthodox Christianity. He ended up placing his power under a church.