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Rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire

  • Began of the Roman Rule of Israel
    63 BCE

    Began of the Roman Rule of Israel

    The Roman Empire expands under the rule of Pompey into Israel and gains control.
  • Birth of Jesus
    4 BCE

    Birth of Jesus

    Jesus was born in 4 BCE in Judea. His home town was Nazareth
  • Birth of Paul
    5

    Birth of Paul

    Born in 5 AD
  • Death of Jesus
    33

    Death of Jesus

    Jesus died in 33 BC in Judea. He died from Crucifixion by the Romans
  • The Great Fire of Rome
    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.
  • Death of Paul
    67

    Death of Paul

    Died in 67 AD
  • Birth of Perpetua
    181

    Birth of Perpetua

    She was born in 181 BC and she grew up to be a nurse and healed people.
  • Death of Perpetua
    203

    Death of Perpetua

    Died in 203 AD in Carthage, a Roman province in Africa. She was persecuted for following Christianity.
  • Birth of Constantine
    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
  • The Great Persecution
    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.
  • Battle of Milvian Bridge
    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.
  • Edict of Milan
    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.
  • Death of Constantine
    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.
  • Birth of Emperor Theodosius
    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.
  • Death of Emperor Theodosius
    395

    Death of Emperor Theodosius

    Emperor Theodosius died in 395 BC. Led campaigns against the barbarians and goths.