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Period: 33 to 330
Early Church Era
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65
Paul and Peter are Executed
Martyrdom of the church's two greatest apostles forces church into new era -
196
Tertullian's Writing
Tertullian begins writing major writings that promote purity of life and doctrine -
230
Public Churches
The earliest known public churches are built, signaling a shift in Christians' early life. -
313
Edict of Milan
Constantine I made this law which stated that Christianity was no longer persecuted. -
Period: 330 to 500
Christian Empire
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367
Defining the Canon
Athanasius defines the New Testament; in his Easter Letter lists the current 27 books of the canon -
461
Council of Chalcedon
Concluded that Jesus was completely and fully God; this council confessed that this total man and total God was one person. -
Period: 500 to 1500
Middle Ages
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732
Battle of Tours
Charles Martel halts the seemingly unstoppable Muslim invasion, keeping Europe under Christian control. -
800
Charlemagne Crowned Holy Roman Emperor
With the help of his adviser, Alcuin, he brings Europe political unity, a stronger church, and a renaissance of learning. -
1150
Higher Education
The Universities of Paris and Oxford are founded, fostering higher education and, eventually, a modern worldview. -
1456
Gutenberg Produces First Printed Bible
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.
