History of Christianity

  • Period: 36 to 64

    Travels of Paul

    When Jesus died he had to spread Christianity with different people and cultures. The roman roads had a big impact on the way Paul traveled on them because it helped him got from place to place. Paul traveled to many different cities on hid travels.
  • Period: 64 to 64

    The Great Fire of Rome

    It started south of Planitine Hill. People said that Nero started the fire but some believed different. Nero was nowhere near where the fire started apperantly he was in Antium. After the fire stopped Nero blamed christains for the start of the fire and killed hundreds.
  • 312

    Battle of Milvian Bridge

    The Roman Emperor that won the battle of Milvian was Constantine. Constantine had a vision that was about he would be victorious in the name of God. It was on October 27th when he had the vision.
  • 313

    Edict of Milan

    The Edict of Milan was a proclamation that permanently established religious tolerance.This meant that Christianity would be legal in the Roman empire. Constantine felt like this needed to be done so people that were Christian could feel welcomed. When Constantine was on his deathbed before he died he got baptized.
  • Period: 379 to 395

    Theodosius’ Reign

    Theodosius made a proclamation called Edict of Thessalonica. It made Christianity the official religion of Rome. He made it so people would see how it was.