Rise of Christianity in the roman empire Reese Northen

Jesus of Nazareth

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Jesus of Nazareth was originally just named Jesus but back then you had to put your father's name somewhere in yours so that where his name came to be. The life of him began in the middle of the dead sea and the Jordan river just east of the Meditteranean that was controlled by the Romans. He was a jewish leader and preacher. At the time of crisis in rome many people looked up to jesus and his message. It was a turning point for rome as the people now worship one god instead of multiple gods.

Roman rule of Izreal

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Herod had subdued virtually all of the country. Antony, Sossius, the Roman governor of Syria, by order, gave Herod help which overall enabled him to take Jerusalem. Antigonus was captured by the Romans and was killed at the wish of Herod. this gave Hasmonean rule over an independent nation in the land of Israel was finally brought to an end

Paul of Tarsus

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Paul of Tarsus spent most of his life prosecuting Jewish Christian communities but later taught the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He traveled tens of thousands of miles to help spread the word of Jesus and was one of the most influential people of his time. He was named Saul at birth and was both Jewish and Roman citizen. After his death he was named a city in Rome 12 miles from the meditteranean coast.

Great Fire of Rome

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The great fire of Rome was a major event in history. Christianity was spreading throughout the city and Nero set a fire burning over two-thirds of Rome. The fire was set up to blame Christians because there was of the city was not burned. The fire started in July and lasted for 6 days and Nero also used this fire to rebuild Rome. The fire initiated the first prosecution of the christians where they were brught to be sacrificed but this only strengthened christianity.

Perpetua

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Perpetua was a Christian noblewoman. When taking classes to prepare for baptism she was one of five who were arrested. Perpetua was able to breastfeed her child and often times see her dad and have separate hearings. She lived around 22 years old. At sacrifice her friends refused and admitted that they were christian. Perpetua was attempted to be sacrificed many times and she survived giving Christains hope and determination.

Great Persecution

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Diocletian came up with a government system with four leaders, the Emperors Diocletian, Maximian, Galerius, and Constantius issued many laws determining Christians legal rights and demanding that they comply with traditional religious practice. After this, he would feed them to the beasts and set them to fire. Some say he even used them as torches to light the walkway to his house. This was the last and most severe persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire and after this Christianity rose.

Constantine the great

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Constantine the Great ruled from 306-337 BCE. He helped Christianity grow into what it is today. He came to power after the fall of Diocletian and pushed Christianity through war. After fighting Licinius for the empire he created Constantinople a city of Christianity. He worshipped one god as time went on and built churches and moves christains into office.

Battle of Milvian Bridge

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The Battle of the Milvian Bridge took place between the Roman Emperors Constantine and Maxentius on 28 October 312. It was a crucial moment in the civil war which ended with constantine in rule of the roman empire. Constantines men painted crosses on their shields and marched to battle as christain soldiers.Maxentius's troops were aginst a river and when constantines troops pushed forward they had no room to meneuvar and had to fall back giving constantine the win.

Edict of Milan

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The Edict of Milan was a letter signed by the Roman emperors Constantine and Licinius, that made christianity legal. The letter was issued in February 313 shortly after the emperor Diocletian and stopped the unfair treatment of Christians. After the edict of milan of made Constantine and Licinius fought over who got the empire and Constantine won who later transfromed the city into constantinople a beautifle christain city.

Emperor Theodosius

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Theodosius was Roman Emperor from 379 to 395, he was the last emperor to rule over both the eastern and the western halves of the Roman Empire. On accepting his elevation, he campaigned against Goths and other barbarians who had invaded the empire. He was born in Constantinople and his dad Arcadius who had previously ruled it. He established Christianity as the state religion and successfully defended it against paganism and Arianism