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Jesus of nazareth
A first century Jewish preacher and religious leader. He is the central figure for Christianity. He is regarded by most Christians as God. The edict of Milan helped with the spread of Christianity by excepting it as a religion. 10 years later it became an official religion of the Roman empire. -
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Paul of Tarsus
He set the tone of Christianity. His writing emphasized celibacy and the theory of divine grace and salvation.He eliminated the circumcision requirement. Paul met James, the brother of Jesus, and Peter, the Apostle, in Jerusalem. He then went on to Antioch where he converted Gentiles, helping to make Christianity a universal religion. -
64
Great fire of Rome
On July 19th, 64 CE a large fire started in the Circus maximus stadium. The fire was put out 6 days later. Some blame the emperor Nero because he did not care his city was going up in flames. Others think he purposely wanted to destroy the city so he could build a new palace. Nero blamed the "rebellious" Christians. The city was too full, 2 million people lived in the city and many lived in poor conditions. There poorly constructed wooden apartments could have caused it. -
190
Prepetua
A christian who wrote "The passion of saints Prepetua and felicity" a journal. She was the daughter of prosperous provincial family. The Roman emperor Septimus forbade Christianity or Judaism. The government of Carthage enforced this edict. Prepetua and four others where arrested. -
280
Constantine the Great
Roman emperor who ruled during the 4th century. He was the first Christian emperor. He became a western Roman emperor. He used his power to address the statue of Christians issuing the Edict of Milan. He legalized Christianity and allowed for freedom of worship. -
303
Great persecution of 303
The last most severe persecution of Christians. A time of massive change in the history of Christianity. A series of laws that restricted Christians and forced them to sacrifice to the gods or the would be persecuted. -
312
Battle of Milvian Bridge
The battle took place between the Roman emperors Constantine and Maxentius. Constantine prepared for battle and his rival was waiting for him beside the River Tiber. Constantine realized that Maxentius had placed his troops to close to the water, this caused a set back in the battle. Maxentius retreated, him and many others drowned. He later renamed the capital Byzantium after him self(constantinople). Barbarian pressure on the western provinces increased year by year. -
313
Edict of Milan
The Edict of Milan is a document that established religious toleration for Christianity within the Roman empire. It was an outcome of a political agreement between the Roman emperors Constantine and Licinius, it granted everyone freedom to worship whatever they wanted. It assured Christians legal rights, it effectively established religious toleration. -
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Emperor Theodosius
His family was christian, He rebuilt the Roman Army. He directed a large number of teutons who had been barred from military services.He sought new possibility for coexistence, this resulted in a treaty with the main body of the Visigoths. This helped raise Roman military strengths. -
753
Roman rule of Israel
When the country was divided into 5 districts, the arrangement was intended to eliminate the old systems. Rome took occupation of Israel, the Empire was large, Israel’s location was strategic. It lay at the crossroads between Europe, Asia, and Africa. Ruling Israel meant Rome would be able to move freely between the continents.Israel could continue to practice their monotheistic religion so long as they obeyed Roman rule, paid their taxes, and kept the peace.
