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Jesus of Nazareth
Born from the virgin Mary on December 25 4 BC
First-century religious leader and preacher
He is the Son of God
He was baptized by John the baptist
He died on a cross for his people, whoever put their faith in him -
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Roman Rule of Israel
Governmental structure ruled by Gabinius
Intended to eliminate the old-age system of toparchies (districts made up of central towns and rural areas)
Happened in 55-57
The intent was to destabilize the nation, Julius Caesar resorted certain territories to Judea and appointed Hyrcanus II
He was a weak ruler who could no administer or collect taxes -
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The Great Fire of Rome
Agrippina convinced Claudius to marry her, but she then poisoned him and made Nero emperor at only age 16.
The senate objected Nero's idea of Neropolis.
A fire broke out the night of July 16, 64 near Circus Maximus' shops. The flames raged for 6 days before being in control.
When the smoke cleared 10/14 of Rome's district was in ruin. (Including the 800 y/o temple of Jupiter, 2/3 of Rome was destroyed). -
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Paul of Tarsus
Founded many Christian churches
Ministered to both Jewish and Roman audiences
Prior to his conversion he was called Saul and dedicated his life to persecuting followers to Jesus
He was struck blind by Jesus and converted to a disciple of him and devoted his new life in following Christ
13/27 of the New Testament attributed to Paul
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Perpetua
A Christian martyr who wrote a journal about her imprisonment
Her text is one of the most rare surviving texts from a woman at that time
This was during the time when Christianity was looked down upon
She began her diary during her imprisonment, it included her dreams
On the evening of her death, she gave her diary to another Christian who recorder her death in the arena -
280
Constantine the Great
Born February 27, 280 CE
The first emperor to profess Christianity
He had a vision that he saw Jesus and he saved him
He put Christian symbols on the Roman army shields and armor
He won many battles in the name of the Christian God -
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Great Persecution of 303 CE
The emperor in rule was Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus
He ordered the first publication of the destruction of Christian scriptures & places of worship
He also prohibited Christians from assembling for worship
He started the Diocletianic Persecution which went from 303-311
That was the largest and bloodiest official persecution of Christianity -
312
Battle of the Milvian Bridge
Battle between Constantine and Maxentius on Oct. 28, 312
Constantine won the battle, Maxentius drowned in the river and was later decapitated
The battle marked the beginning to Constantine's conversion to Christianity
He was promised victory if the Greek sign for Christ's name was painted on the soldier's shields
The Arch of Constantine was created for Constantine but does not display anything for Christ -
313
Edict of Milan
A letter signed by Roman emperors Constantine and Licinius that proclaimed religious toleration in the Roman Empire
Issued February 313
Said any rights or anything taken from Christians was to be given back
With the Edict of Milan Constantine granted many favors to the Christian Church
Constantine ruled the western parts and Licinius ruled the east -
347
Emperor Theodosius
Flavius Theodosius born January 11, 347
Was the Roman emperor of the East and became emperor of East&West
Established Council of Nicaea as universal norm for Christian orthodoxy
Wanted to rebuild army, directed lots of Teutons to be accepted by army
His goal was to bring about faith within the empire (out of religious beliefs)
