Rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire

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  • 64

    Jesus of Nazareth

    Jesus of Nazareth
    Jesus Christ, also known as Jesus of Nazareth, was born in 64. He was a revered religious leader in Christianity. He was regarded as the Incarnation of God.
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    Paul of Tarsus

    Paul of Tarsus
    He was regarded as the most important person in Christian history after Jesus. He wrote about the relationship between God and Jesus.
  • 64

    The Great Fire of Rome

    The Great Fire of Rome
    The Great Fire of Rome was an urban fire that occurred in July of 64 AD. The fire began in the merchant shops around Rome's chariot stadium, Circus Maximus, on the night of July 19. In the aftermath of the fire, two thirds of Rome has been destroyed.
  • 70

    Roman Rule of Israel

    Roman Rule of Israel
    Superior Roman forces led by Titus were finally victorious, razing Jerusalem to the ground.
  • 303

    Great Persecution of 303 CE

    Great Persecution of 303 CE
    The Diocletianic or Great Persecution was the last and most severe persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire. 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.
  • 306

    Constantine the Great

    Constantine the Great
    Constantine the Great, also known as Constantine the Great, ruled the Roman Empire between 306 and 337 AD.
  • 312

    Battle of Milvian Bridge

    Battle of Milvian Bridge
    The Battle of Milvain Bridge took place between Constantine and Maxentius on 28 October 312. Before the battle Constantine had a vision that he'll win. He won the battle and became Christian.
  • 313

    Edict of Milan

    Edict of Milan
    The Edict of Milan was a letter signed by the Roman emperors Constantine and Licinius, that proclaim religious toleration in the Roman Empire. The letter was issued in February, 313 AD and stopped the persecutions of Christians.