Roman Christianity

Roman rule of Israel

63 BCE

The Romans took over Syria in 64 BC and took over Jerusalem the following year in 63 BC which gave them power over Israel. With the Conquer came one of the first mono-theistic religions that started to spread through Rome.

Jesus of Nazerath

4 BCE

Jesus was a Jewish Preacher and teacher. He was believed to be the son of God who is the Center of Christianity. Many people who believed in Jesus were promised forgiveness and Eternal life. He was later crucified for his beliefs and then was said to come back to life.

Paul of Tarsus

40

Paul of Tarsus was also known of Saint Paul and he taught the gospel of Christ. Before he believed in Jesus he was dedicated to persecuting early disciples. Then he saw the resurrected Jesus and began to preach and spread the word.

Great Fire of Rome

64

This was a huge fire that started in Rome in 64 AD and this fire lasted 6 days. The emperor Nero had people start the fire and didn't allow people to stop it. He then blamed it on the Christians to bring hate to them.

Perpetua

203

Perpetua was a Christian woman who was sent to prison for believing Christianity. When she had gone to her hearing she could have told the Governor that she didn't believe in Christianity but she didn't. She was then sent to the Colosseum to be slaughtered.

Great Persecution

303

The emperor of Rome issued a Edict in 303 AD to force the Christians to comply with traditional religious practices. Edicts to be made later demanded a sacrifice to the gods. This caused people to question if it was worth it to believe in Christianity.

Constantine the Great

306

Constantine was an Emperor who ruled from 306 to 337 AD. He was the first emperor to convert to Christianity and later created the Edict of Milan which legalized Christianity. Then it later led to the widespread of Christianity through Rome.

Battle of Milvian Bridge

312

This was a battle between Roman Emperors Constantine and Maxentius on October 28, 312. Constantine won this battle making him the soul ruler over Rome. This battle was the begging of Constantine's conversion to Christianity which helped shape Rome.

Edict of Milan

313

The edict of Milan was a letter signed by the Roman emperors Constantine and Licinius. This letter was issued in February 313 AD and this allowed the people of Rome to worship what God they wanted. This stopped the Persecution of Christians.

Emperor Theodosius

379

Theodosius was a Roman Emperor who ruled from 379 to 395 AD. He was the last Emperor to rule over both East and West halves of the Roman Empire. He issued degrees that made a Christian Church the state church of the Roman Empire. He also banned Pagan Rituals.