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63 BCE
Roman Rule of Israel
The Roman general Pompey in his eastern campaign established the Roman province of Syria in 64 BC and conquered Jerusalem in 63 BC. The Roman general Pompey in his eastern campaign established the Roman province of Syria in 64 BC and conquered Jerusalem in 63 BC. Growing anger against increased Roman suppression of Jewish life resulted in sporadic violence which esclated into a full-scale revolt in 66 CE. The Temple had been destroyed and Jerusalem burned to the ground. The Jews recovered. -
Period: 4 BCE to 30
Jesus of Nazareth
Jesus of Nazareth is called the "Messiah", the savior, or the anointed one. The Holy Bible promised the Jews and the gentiles a savior-- The Messiah, Christians believe Jesus is the Messiah. Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist, who claimed earlier declared the arrival of Jesus and would be later executed. Roman government despises Jesus due to their conflict in religions and refuse to believe Jesus is the messiah. Roman government crucified Jesus on the cross on 4/7/30 -
Period: 3 to 66
Paul of Tarsus
Paul was an apostle who taught the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. Paul's family were faithful Jews and he persecuted Christians. According to the Holy Bible, Paul was blinded by a stream of strong light, he heard a voice that said: "Paul why are you persecuting me?" The voice was Jesus. Paul was converted to Christianity 3 days later. He wrote 13(possibly 14) books of the new testament. Paul is considered by many the second greatest man right behind Jesus himself. -
64
Great Fire of Rome
The Great Fire of Rome took place on 7/19/64 in Rome and ended on 7/23/64.
Ten of Rome's 14 districts were in ruin and the 800-year temple of
Jupiter Stator was gone.
It is commonly believed the fire was ordered by the emperor at the time--Nero Himself.
Historian Tacitus claimed Nero was merrily playing his fiddle as the city burn to the ground.
Nero had reasons to burn the city to the ground since he desires to build the city his way.
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203
Perpetua
Perpetua was a Christian martyr who was arrested and persecuted because of Christianity. She wrote "The Passion of Saints Perpetua and Felicity" a journal recounting her trial and imprisonment that was continued by a contemporary who described Perpetua’s death in the arena. Her text is one of the rare surviving documents written by a woman in the ancient world. She faced death without fear and stayed faithful. Perpetua’s diary was read annually in Carthage’s churches for centuries. -
272
Constantine the Great
Constantine was born in 272 AD and passed away in 337 AD.
He ruled between 306-337AD.
He was the first Chrisitan Emperor of Rome.
He was borne into a wealthy family as his father was a military commander.
He proved that he could make rapid and decisive actions as he launched a surprise attack on the Franks.
He defeated the Maxentius on the final battle--- the Battle of Milvan Bridge and conquered Roman in 312 AD. -
303
Great Persecution of 303 CE
The first edict of the Diocletianic persecution was promulgated on 24 February AD 303 This legislation targeted senior clerics and church property, as well as ordering the destruction of scripture and places of worship. legal rights were removed from those who professed themselves Christian. About 3000-3500 Christians were persecuted. Resulting in many Christians being forced out of certain social, political and military institutions along getting persecuted. -
312
Battle of Milvian Bridge
Galerius died in AD 311 and early the next year Constantine invaded Italy, won battles at Turin and Verona and marched on Rome.
The story, or a story, of what happened was told by Eusebius of Caesarea, a Christian biblical scholar, and historian who wrote the first biography of Constantine soon after the emperor’s death. Constantine and his army saw a cross in the sky with words of Greek saying "In This Sign Conquer". Constantine had an overwhelming victory. He was converted to Christianity. -
313
Edict of Milan
The Edict of Milan was a letter signed by the Roman emperors Constantine and Licinius, that proclaimed religious toleration in the Roman Empire. Previous edicts of toleration had been as short-lived as the regimes that sanctioned them, but this time the edict effectively established religious toleration. Gave citizens freedom to worship any deity they desired. Churches were formed and properties were returned to Christians. Resulted in the rise of Christianity. -
Period: 379 to 395
Emperor Theodosius
Theodosius was born in the province of Gallaecia in northwestern Spain. Theodosius, who grew up in Spain, did not receive an extensive education but was intellectually open-minded and acquired a special interest in the study of history. When his father was sentenced to death and executed as a result of political intrigues by enemies at court, Theodosius withdrew to his Spanish estates. He was a great leader and a sharp, intelligent general. He banned sacrifices and worship of idols.
