History of Christianity

By aconley
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    Crucifixion of Jesus

    due to pressure by many unhappy Jews in Jerusalem. Jesus was condemned and crucified by the Romans.
  • Period: 46 to 57

    Travels of Paul

    Paul traveled over 10,000 miles proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ. In response to a call of the Holy Spirit, the church in Antioch chose Barnabas and Paul to proclaim the gospel.
  • 64

    The Great Fire of Rome

    The fire started in the merchant shops around the Rome chariot stadium and the circus maximus.
  • 312

    The Battle of Milvian Bridge

    The Roman emperor Constantine won the battle.
  • 313

    Edict of Milan

    It was a letter signed by the Roman emperors Constantine and Licinius, that proclaimed religious toleration in the Roman Empire.
  • Period: 379 to 395

    Theodosius’ Reign

    Theodosius issued the Edict of Thessalonica, which made Christianity, specifically Nicene Christianity, the official religion of the Roman Empire.