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63 BCE
Began of the Roman Rule of Israel
The Roman Empire expands under the rule of Pompey into Israel and gains control. -
4 BCE
Birth of Jesus
Jesus was born in 4 BCE in Judea. His home town was Nazareth -
5
Birth of Paul
Born in 5 AD -
33
Death of Jesus
Jesus died in 33 BC in Judea. He died from Crucifixion by the Romans -
64
The Great Fire of Rome
A massive fire burned 65% of Rome for 6 continuous days. Gangs stopped others from putting out the fire. Many blamed Nero but he took the blame off of himself and put it on the Christians because their area didn't burn. -
67
Death of Paul
Died in 67 AD -
181
Birth of Perpetua
She was born in 181 BC and she grew up to be a nurse and healed people. -
203
Death of Perpetua
Died in 203 AD in Carthage, a Roman province in Africa. She was persecuted for following Christianity. -
272
Birth of Constantine
Constantine I was the first Christian Roman Emperor. He ruled between 306 and 337 AD. Constantine rose through the ranks of the Romans and became Augustus. Constantine -
303
The Great Persecution
In 303 CE, there was a great persecution of Christians. Diocletian blamed the economic problems of Rome on the Christians. As a result, sculptures and churches were destroyed and many Christians were persecuted. -
312
Battle of Milvian Bridge
In 312 CE, Constantine was leading a smaller force into battle against a much larger opposing force. Before the battle, Constantine saw a vision of a cross in the sky and decided to put in on all his men's shield. As a result, he won the battle with an overwhelming victory and thanked the Christians and God. -
313
Edict of Milan
After the Battle of Milvian, the Edict of Milan was passed. This granted the Christians freedom of Religion and to follow Christianity without being punished. -
337
Death of Constantine
Constantine the great died in 337 AD. He was the first Roman empire to stop the persecution of Christians and to legalize Christianity. He passed the edict of Milan along with Licinius. -
347
Birth of Emperor Theodosius
Theodosius was born in 347 BC and ruled the Roman Empire from 379-392 BC.He started out as a senior military officer in the Roman army and helped his dad campaign in Britannia. -
395
Death of Emperor Theodosius
Emperor Theodosius died in 395 BC. Led campaigns against the barbarians and goths.
