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Martyrdom of the church's two greatest apostles forces church into new era
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Tertullian begins writing major writings that promote purity of life and doctrine
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The earliest known public churches are built, signaling a shift in Christians' early life.
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Constantine I made this law which stated that Christianity was no longer persecuted.
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Athanasius defines the New Testament; in his Easter Letter lists the current 27 books of the canon
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Concluded that Jesus was completely and fully God; this council confessed that this total man and total God was one person.
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Charles Martel halts the seemingly unstoppable Muslim invasion, keeping Europe under Christian control.
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With the help of his adviser, Alcuin, he brings Europe political unity, a stronger church, and a renaissance of learning.
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The Universities of Paris and Oxford are founded, fostering higher education and, eventually, a modern worldview.
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This sparked a revolution in society and the church. Books could now be produced in quantities that made them available to many people. This paved the way for the reformation.
