Rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire

Emperor Theodosius

380 BCE

He put out the edict of Thessalonica. This would make Christianity the official religion of Rome.(Specifically Nicene Christianity)

Battle of Milvian Bridge

312 BCE

Battle too place between Constantine and Maxentius. After the battle it led Constantine to soon take over the roman empire and establish Christianity.

Constantine the Great

306 BCE

Was a roman emperor who ruled between 306 and 337 AD. He was a roman emperor who professed Christianity. He initiated the evolution of the empire into a Christian empire. Claimed his military wins were because of god and Jesus.

Perpetua

181 BCE

Perpetua was a Christian martyr who wrote a journal about her imprisonment. She was highly revered by old and modern Christians.

The great fire of rome

64 BCE

The fire began in merchant shops around a chariot racing arena. Two thirds of Roman was destroyed. Historians believe Nero started the fire.

The great persecution of 303

64 BCE

After the great roman fire the emperor Nero blamed Christians for starting the fire. He used this as a scapegoat to avoid being blamed.

Roman Rule of Israel

37 BCE

This was a period were Rome ruled Israel.

Jesus of Nazareth

6 BCE

He is know as the central figure of Christianity. He was born in Bethlehem and was proclaimed to be the son of God and a Messiah. He was recorded to perform miracles A Roman governor, Pontius Pilate, Tortured and crucified Jesus.

Paul of Tarsus

5 BCE

Know as saint paul was a prime figure in the Apostolic age. In the early ages of Jesus, he was persecuting Christians but he was blinded and nursed back to health by Christians. He then converted and wrote half of the book of Acts.

Edict of Milan

313

The edict of Milan was a letter signed by Constantine and Licinius. It stated religions other than the roman polytheistic religion would be tolerated.