Rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire

Paul of Tarsus

4 BCE

Paul of Tarsus was one of the leaders of the first generation of Christians, often considered to be the most important person after Jesus in the history of Christianity. His surviving letters, however, have had enormous influence on subsequent Christianity and secure his place as one of the greatest religious leaders of all time.

Jesus of Nazareth

1 CE

Jesus of Nazareth and Jesus Christ, was a first-century Jewish preacher and religious leader. He is the central figure of Christianity. Most Christians believe he is the incarnation of God the Son.during the 20’s of the Common Era,at preacher known as Jesus, emulating the style of the prophets of ancient Israel, began addressing crowds in his native area, mainly the region of Northern Israel.

Great fire of Rome

64

The Great fire of Rome was an urban fire in 64 AD. The fire began in merchant shops, chariot stadiums, and the Circus maximus. The fire lasted 6 days and burned 10 of the 14 Roman districts. Some people believed Nero caused the fire and others believed he had no part of the fire. .

Roman Rule of Israel (begins)

66

In 66 AD, the First Jewish–Roman War began. The revolt was put down by the future Roman emperors Vespasian and Titus. In the Siege of Jerusalem in 70 AD, the Romans destroyed much of the Temple in Jerusalem and, according to some accounts, plundered artifacts from the Temple, such as the Menorah

Perpetua

182

Perpetua was a Christian martyr who 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. Both her martyrdom and its account have been highly revered by ancient and modern Christians. Her text is one of the rare surviving documents written by a woman in the ancient world.

Great Persecution of 303 CE

303

The Great persecution in 303 CE was the most severe and last persecution of the Christians in the Roman empire. The Persecution was from 303 to 311 AD. The Emperors Diocletian, Maximian, Galerius, and Constantanius issued a series of edicts rescinding Christians' legal rights and demanding that they comply with traditional religious practices.

Constantine the Great

306

Constantine the Great, also known as Constantine, was a Roman Empire who ruled in the 4th century. He was said to be the first Christian Emperor.He ruled between 306 to 337 AD. Constantine was educated through Greek and Latin. Constantine defend and led his country through good and bad times, including a civil war.

Battle of Milvian Bridge

312

The Battle of the Milvian Bridge took place between the Roman Emperors Constantine I and Maxentius on 28 October 312.The battle fought at Milvian Bridge outside Rome was a crucial moment in a civil war that ended with Constantine I as sole ruler of the Roman Empire and Christianity established as the empire’s official religion.

Edict of Milan

313

The Edict of Milan was a letter signed by the Roman emperors Constantine and Licinius, that proclaimed religious toleration in the Roman Empire. The letter was issued in February, 313 AD and stopped the persecution of Christians.he proclamation, made for the East by Licinius in June 313, granted all persons freedom to worship whatever deity they pleased, assured Christians of legal rights

Emperor Theodosius

379

Theodosius was and Emperor from 379 to 395 AD. His full name was Flavius Theodosius. He took place in multiple military campaign events that were with his father.After the death of Gratian in 383 AD, his half-brother, Valentinian II, became the sole ruler in the west. Valentinian II himself died in May 392 AD, and Theodosius became the ruler of both halves of the Roman Empire.o