Rise of Christianity in Roman Empire

  • Jesus of Nazareth
    30

    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.
  • Paul of Tarsus
    36

    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.
  • Roman rule of Israel begins.
    63

    Roman rule of Israel begins.

    Roman forces conquered Judea and made the Jewish people could still practice their religion.
  • The Great Fire of Rome
    64

    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.
  • Perpetua
    203

    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.
  • Great Persecution
    303

    Great Persecution

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

    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.
  • Battle of Milvian Bridge
    312

    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.
  • Edict of Milan
    313

    Edict of Milan

    The letter by roman emperors giving religions freedom.
  • Emperor Theodosius
    379

    Emperor Theodosius

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