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Period: 1 CE to 30
Jesus Of Nazereth
He was born from the Virgin Mary and proclaimed the son of God and the Messiah of many religions. He is most famously known for his ability to cure the disabled and turn water to wine. His life was threatened by Herod the Great, however, Mary was warned of the impending danger and fled to Nazareth, where Jesus would be raised. -
Period: 4 to 63
Paul of Tarsus
Paul of Tarsus was one of the first few to advocate Christianity; he may be one of the most influential people to spread Christianity throughout Rome. He also wrote many books speaking about the vital roots of the religion. -
Period: 32 to 63
Growth of Early Christianity
Christianity was initially spread by the followers of Jesus of Nazareth, Peter and Paul. Christianity was just a way to unite people using religion, but it was also initially outlawed and suppressed by the Romans, and people were persecuted. There were various types of Christianity at the time and the use of writing helped the religion spread further. -
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Battle of Milvian Bridge
Named after the bridge where the battle was fought. The Milvian Bridge was the main way to cross the Tiber river and in a battle against Constantine, the emperor Maxentius was killed and Constantine became the sole emperor of Rome. -
63
Roman Rule of Israel Begins
The Romans conquered Jerusalem and Israel falls under Roman control. They allegedly also destroyed the land of the Jewish citizens as means of control. During this time many Jews had revolted and were killed. -
64
The Great Fire of Rome
Nero was also rumored to have contributed to the Great Fire of Rome. -
203
Perpetua
Perpetua was a woman who according to legend held her chin up as she was being executed, along with the other Christians, when she was led to be executed, and allegedly she guided the blade down to her neck for the executor because of her faith in God. -
Period: 272 to 337
Constantine The Great
Constantine was a monstrous advocate for Christianity, and he convinced Licinius to legalize Christianity. According to a dream he also included a symbol of Christ on the equipment of his soldiers in a battle which was won; he determined this to be an act of divine intervention. He then outlawed the unfair persecution of Christians and built churches in the east as well as a new capital city which was called Constantinople. He also practiced both Christianity and his original Roman beliefs. -
303
The Great Persecution
Philip the Arab was a good emperor who got along with the Christians well, but his son Decius hated Christians; he made everyone when they made a sacrifice, get a certificate to authenticate it and killed anyone who didn't get one. Which had its effect on Diocletian started The Great Persecution which killed thousands upon thousands of Christians simply for the reason that they would not obey the traditional roman beliefs. -
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Constantine and The Edict Of Milan
Constantine was a huge advocate for Christianity, and he convinced Licinius to legalize Christianity. He had the idea to place a symbol for christ onto the soldier's equipment; when he had won he believed that it was the result of divine intervention. Later on, he conquered Licinius, instituted the Edict of Milan, which outlawed persecution of Christians for the reason of religion, and built churches in the east as well as a new capital city which was called Constantinople. -
Period: 347 to 395
Emperor Theodosius
Was the emperor during two civil wars as well as many other wars, however, the first civil war was against Magnus Maximus and the second was against Eugenius, both of which were won and Theodosius successfully defended Rome.
