Rise of Christianity in the roman emprie

Jesus of Nazareth

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Jesus was a first-century preacher and religious leader. All of his followers worshipped him because they thought he was the incarnation of God. When Jesus starts his ministry he appoints 12 Apostles. Jesus was crucified by the Romans. Jesus is important because without him we wouldn't have Christianity.

the Great fire of Rome

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The Great Fire of Rome was an Urban Fire that started by the shops on the circus Maximus caught on fire and the fire spread. 10 Out of 14 of Rome's districts were destroyed by this Fire. Nero who was the emperor at the time blamed this disaster all on the new religion called Christianity. A lot of people blame Nero for the fire so that he could build Rome more to his liking. People also say that Nero hired gang members to stop people from fighting the fire. it was important cause it shaped Rome.

Paul of Tarsus

64

Paul traveled over thousands of miles around the Mediterranian sea to spread the word of Jesus. He died when he was about 61 or 62. he had a massive influence on Christians. People said he was the most important person after Jesus. He was Killed by decapitation in Rome. Paul of Tarsus is important because he helped Christianity spread.

Roman Rule of Israel

66

Isreal has been under Rome's rule since Rome was a region. There was a Roman leader who ran all the important stuff like government and military. The roman governor of Syria from 57 to 55 B.C.E. split the country into 5 administrative districts. Jews have lived in Rome for over 2,000 years that's longer than any other European city. The Jewish population in Rome grew very rapidly. There were a lot of jew v roman wars. Romans plundered Jerusalem and that started the first roman war.

Perpetua

225

Perpetua was a woman who lived in Carthage. When the Roman emperor Septimus forbade conversion to Christianity Carthage soon after that did the same law and she and 4 others were arrested. They were all tried, but they refused to renounce their faith and they were condemned to death in the arena. She is one of the only women that's diary has lasted to this day. Her Diary was held in Carthage churches for centuries because it was so influential. she is important cause she stood up for she believe

Great Persecution of 303 CE

303

The Great Persecution of 303 was the last and the most severe persecution. There were an estimated 3,000-3,500 Christians were killed. Depending on where you were the persecution was worst. the worst was in the eastern provinces. Christians were always subject to local discrimination. It was important because it was the last and the worst Christianity persecution.

Constantine the Great

306

Constantine controlled one of the biggest roman armies that were stationed over the important Rhine frontier. Constantine strengthened the circuit walls around the city with military towers and fortified gates. Constantine beat Maxentius in the great battle at the melvin bridge. Constantine founded a city called Constantinople after he defeated Licinius he decided to give the east its own capitol so he called it Constantinople. Constantine made monotheistic religions legal.

Battle of Milvian Bridge

312

The Battle of Milvian Bridge Happens at the Milvian Bridge which is over the Tiber river. This battle was Constantine v Maxentius. Constantine won the battle Maxentius fell in the river and drowned. When they recovered the body of Maxentius they decapitated it and paraded around the streets of Rome. This battle is important because without it Constantine would have never been the sole ruler of Rome and then monotheistic religions would still be illegal.

Edict of Milan

313

The Edict of Milan is a letter that is signed by Constantine and Licinius. The Edict of Milan was a letter that stopped the persecution of Christians. The Edict of Milan permanently Established religious tolerance with Christians within the Roman empire. The Edict of Milan assured Christians their legal rights. The Edict of Milan is important because it kinda started the way to Christianity being the main religion in Rome.

Emperor Theodosius

379

Theodosius issued the edict of Thessalonica which made Christianity the main religion in Rome. Theodosius was the last emperor to rule before Rome was split into east and west. Theodosius was the son of count Theodosius who was a military general and was falsely accused and executed. Theodosius was important because without him Christianity would not have become the main religion of Rome.