Early Christianity

Before Jesus

250 BCE

Work begins to translate the Old Testament from Hebrew into Greek. This is known as the Septuagint or LXX.

John the Baptist

29 BCE

John the Baptist began his ministry in the "15th year of Tiberius" (Luke 3:1-2)
Jesus began his ministry after his baptism by John http://www.ncregister.com/blog/jimmy-akin/who-was-john-the-baptist-11-things-to-know-and-share

Jesus

1 BCE

0-29 C. Birth of Jesus Christ, in Bethlehem, The period of Jesus' human life on earth during which he fulfilled all Old Testament prophecies regarding the promised Messiah.
http://www.thewholenetwork.org/twn-news/artistic-depictions-of-intact-baby-jesus

Death of Jesus Christ

33

Jesus Christ was arrested, tried and sentenced by Pontius Pilate to be scourged, and crucified by the Romans
Resurrection of Jesus three days after crucifixion
Pentecost and the coming of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2).
Sometimes known as the Birthday of the Church
Stephen - First Christian martyr (Acts 7).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crucifixion_of_Jesus

Apostolic Age

50

Some of Christ's original apostles were still alive and helping to spread the gospel. This period ended with the death of last apostle.

Martyrdon of James and Paul

68

First Gospel published (often thought to be that written by Mark).
Martyrdom of James, "The Lord's Brother".
Apostles Peter and Paul* martyred in the reign of the Roman emperor Nero

Spreading of Christianity

70

Jewish rebellion against the Roman empire ends. Destruction of the temple in Jerusalem.
Centre of Christianity moves to Antioch, Alexandria and Rome.

Persecution of Christians

200

Widespread persecution of Christians under Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius.
(Severe persecutions also occurred under the emperors Decius (249-251) and Diocletian (284-305)).
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Appearance of Earliest Bible Translations

301

Armenia becomes the world's first country to officially adopt Christianity as the state religion.

Constantine

313

Roman emperor Constantine receives a vision of a flaming cross with the words 'In hoc signo vinces' : 'By this sign conquer'.
Edict of Milan issued by Constantine - Christianity becomes a legal religion within the Roman empire.
Constantine calls the first ecumenical council at Nicea.
Arian heresy which declared Christ was a created being is refuted. Nicene Creed is drawn up, declaring Christ to be "...Begotten, not made; of one essence with the Father..."

Councils of Ephesus and Chalcedon

400

At Ephesus, Pope Leo I delivers his 'Tome', defending orthodox Christian belief. Leo also asserts Papal supremacy

Ecumenical council at Chalcedon affirms Christ as having two distinct natures united in one person (known as the 'Hypostatic Union').

The Medieval Church. http://www.bl.uk/learning/timeline/item100359.html

1000

From 590 to early 1300s The Church was the single most powerful institution in medieval life, its influence reaching almost every aspect of people's lives. Its religious observances gave shape to the calendar; its rituals marked important moments in an individual's life (including baptism, confirmation, marriage, holy orders and the last rites); and its teachings underpinned mainstream beliefs about morality, the meaning of life and the afterlife.
The headquarters of the western Church was Rome.

The Crusades

1300

from 1095- 13the Century A series of several military campaigns. Originally, they were Roman Catholic endeavors to capture the Holy Land from the Muslims, but some were directed against other Europeans.

Beginning of Christianity

2017

Christianity is the religion that embraced all type of people. However, it supported the poor and weak people most. In the beginning it suffered persecution by the Roman. However because Jesus came for peace and never asked anyone to carry weapon, and he gave them hope for powerless people, people followed Jesus he the salvation of their suffering. Jesus followers began teaching and spreading his teaching and Christianity became one of the powerful religion in the world.