Rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire

Jesus of Nazareth

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Jesus was a Jewish preacher, he was the central figure of Christianity. He was believed to be the son of god.He died in 30CE.

Roman rule of Israel

64

The Roman rule of Israel was around 64 CE when a Roman general by the name of Pompey started to conquer Syria, Jerusalem and Caesar conquered Alexandria. This was the last attempt to restore glory on the Hasmonean.

Great Fire of Rome

64

The Great Fire of Rome was a vast fire destroying 70% of Rome that took 6 days to control. The fire and destruction in Rome was blamed on the 30% that was left alone, the Christians.

Paul of Tarsus

65

Paul of Tarsus also know as Saint Paul he stated as a christian persecutioner then became a christian speaker mostly to Jewish and Roman audiences

Perpetua

203

Perpetua was a married noblewoman she was 22 and pregnant when she died. She left behind a dairy that talked about her imprisonment and death trial, it also showed she was a Christian. died in 203.

The Great Persecution

303

This was the last persecution of Christians in Rome Constantine is the emperor who pushed that taking away the legal rights of Christians in 313.

Constantine the Great

306

Constantine was a Roman Emperor and the son of Caesar. He was a army soldier who claimed the rank "Augustus". He stabilized Rome with military power, economy, and social to strengthen Rome. The year 306 he was born and his death in 337.

Battle of Milvian Bridge

312

The Battle of Milvian Bridge was the battle that started the world wide growth of Christianity. On two sides of a bridge are two enemies one of which was Milvian and the night before the battle he saw a sign in the sky that translated to "In this sign, you shall conquer". He won the battle and became a christian and allowed Christians basic rights and allowed practice of all religions.

Edict of Milvian

313

The Edict of Milvian is a proclamation for religious tolerance within Rome in 313. This also allows for all religions to be accepted and practiced if you desire it.

Emperor Theodosius

379

Theodosius the Great was the last emperor to rule both the east and west Rome, he ruled the east with over time a total of 6 "co-emperors". He makes Christianity state religion.