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64 BCE
The Roman Rule of Israel Begins
Before the Roman empire existed, two brothers from the Hasmonean dynasty took land and called it Israel. When the Roman empire existed, they tried to destroy Israel and the Jews, but they failed. The Jews continued to yearn for Israel. -
4 BCE
Jesus of Nazareth
Jesus Christ, or referred as Jesus of Nazareth, was the central figure of Christianity. Most Christians believe he was the Son of God and the awaited Messiah. The reason why he was named Jesus of Nazareth was because he was born in the town and also his home town, Nazareth, Galilee. -
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Paul of Tarsus
He was an apostle Christian who taught the gospel, or good news, about Jesus, the Son of God to the first-century world of Christians. In the mid-30s to the mid-50s he founded several churches in Asia Minor and Europe + he took advantage of being Jew and a citizen in Rome. He was a very important figure in the first-century of Christianity. -
64
Great Fire of Rome
Fire started in the merchant shops around the chariot stadium. Burned for 6 days + 3 when it reignited. Destroyed two-thirds of Rome. -
272
Constantine the Great
Was the first Roman emperor to create Christianity. He was sent to serve under Augustus in the west. He encountered Christianity when he was in court with his family in the East. -
303
Great Persecution of 303
Started in the winter of 303. All subject were ordered to sacrifice on the pain of death. Between 2,500 and 3,500 people were killed in the persecution -
312
Battle of Milvian Bridge
A battle that was fought between Constantine and Maxentius. It takes the name from an important route over the Tiber. Constantine won the battle + started on the path that led him to become the ruler of the Roman empire -
313
Edict of Milan
It was an agreement to treat Christians in a kindly way in the Roman empire. It was when Constantine and Licinius, another emperor, agreed to change the policies towards the Christians.
