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Rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire

  • Emperor Theodosius
    380 BCE

    Emperor Theodosius

    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 of Milvian Bridge

    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

    Constantine the Great

    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

    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 great fire of rome

    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

    The great persecution of 303

    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

    Roman Rule of Israel

    This was a period were Rome ruled Israel.
  • Jesus of Nazareth
    6 BCE

    Jesus of Nazareth

    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

    Paul of Tarsus

    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

    Edict of Milan

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