Rise of Christianity in Roman Empire

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    Jesus of Nazareth

    Jesus of Nazareth
    Jesus spread the idea of Christianity through Israel. Crowds would gather to listen to him preach and perform miracles. After he was crucified, his disciplines spread his message.
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    Paul of Tarsus

    Paul of Tarsus
    He was an apostle Paul believed God sent him to convert non-Jews. He spread Jesus's message after Jesus's death. He helped set up Christian churches and also helped separate Christianity from Judaism.
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    Roman rule of Israel begins.

    Roman rule of Israel begins.
    Roman forces conquered Judea and made the Jewish people could still practice their religion.
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    The Great Fire of Rome

    The Great Fire of Rome
    The fire destroyed 70% of the city while Nero was emperor. Looters stole goods from shops. It lasted 6 days.
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    Perpetua

    Perpetua
    She was a young Christian mother from Carthage who was imprisoned for her beliefs. She was killed in an arena and became a Christian martyr.
  • 303

    Great Persecution

    Great Persecution
    Roman rulers were afraid that Christians were against them so they arrested and excluded 1,000"S
  • 312

    Constantine the Great

    Constantine the Great
    He was a general and emperor -He sew a vision of the cross before winning in battle and this made him believe in Christianity.
  • 312

    Battle of Milvian Bridge

    Battle of Milvian Bridge
    It was a battle between Constantine and Maxentius over the Tiber River. Constantine won and got control of the Western Roman Empire.
  • 313

    Edict of Milan

    Edict of Milan
    The letter by roman emperors giving religions freedom.
  • 379

    Emperor Theodosius

    Emperor Theodosius
    The last emperor of western and eastern Roman Empire-He made Christianity the official religion.