Rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire

Jesus Of Nazareth

30

Jesus was the Son of God. His Father brought him down from heaven to relieve the world of their sins. He worked miracles in his time on Earth. He was crucified by the Romans when he was around 30. There is not a certain year of death or when he was born. But the days are know.

Paul the Apostle

33

13 of the 27 books in the New Testament have been attributed to him. It was Paul who came up with the doctrine that would turn Christianity from a small section of Judaism into a worldwide faith that was open to all. He died of decapitation. He was one of the 12 disciples. He was the main spreader of the Gospel after Jesus died.

Great Fire of Rome

64

The fire was thought to be started by Nero. The fire lasted 6 days, The fire spread rapidly and burned over 60,000 buildings. The death toll was surprisingly low with only 6 verified deaths. The fire began around the chariots near the stadium.

Roman Rule of Israel begins

66

The Emperors of Rome were Vespasian and Titus. In their siege in 70 AD they destroyed much of the Temple of Jerusalem. They destroyed many of the artifacts also. It is the books of Acts in the Bible. Israel was previously overtaken by Syria.

Perpetua

202

She was a martyr of the Church and was believed to be a big reason in the church's success. She was 21 when she was arrested for civil disobedience. She died in the arena with the animals because of the civil disobedience. She was arrested with six others and they all renounced their faith.

Great Persecution of 303

303

Over 3,000 Christians were executed for not sacrificing to the Roman gods. In 303, the Emperors Diocletian, Maximian, Galerius, and Constantius issued a series of edicts rescinding Christians' legal rights and demanding that they comply with traditional religious practices. After this it was the main religion in Rome.

Battle of Milvian Bridge

312

It was between the two Roman Emperors at the time. Constantine the Great and Maxentius. It was the bridge that reached over the Tiber river which was a key route to enter the city of Rome. It ended the Tetarchy and made Constantine the sole ruler.

Edict of Milan

313

The Edict of Milan was a letter signed by the Roman emperors Constantine and Licinius, that announced the religious toleration in the Roman Empire. It was to make freedom of all religions not just Christians. It gave back the Christians all of their confiscated land. It was a political agreement that took place in Mediolanum

Constantine the Great

325

Helped create the Edict of Milan. He called for the first Council of Nicaea. This also helped create the Nicene Creed. He won the Battle of Milvian against Maxentius. His father fell very ill and died and named him ruler.

Emperor Theodosius

380

Made Christianity the main religion of Rome. Made the Edict of Thessalonian. This helped the Christians get their rights back. They would commonly have their land stolen by the government and other things of the sort. He helped with the cure of plague that had spread or otherwise know as the Gothic Problem.