Rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire

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  • 64 BCE

    Roman Rule of Israel

    Roman General Pompey conquered Syria then shortly after conquered Jerusalem. Then, in 47 BC Caesar conquered Alexandria and Pompey's land..
  • 30

    Jesus of Nazareth

    Jesus was born on December 25 on 4 BC. He founded multiple churches and is believed by many people to be crucified in 30 CE.
  • 33

    Paul of Tarsus

    Paul is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age. Thirteen of the twenty-seven books in the New Testament have traditionally been attributed to Paul.
  • 64

    Great Fire of Rome

    Nero wanted to redesign Rome the way he wanted but he wasn't allowed to so he burned 65% of Rome. He blamed the fire on the Christians since they lived in the 35% that wasn't burned.
  • 203

    Perpetua

    Perpetua was a noblewoman who was put in slavery at a young age.
  • 303

    The Great Persecution

    The Emperors Diocletian, Maximian, Galerius, and Constantius persecuted Christians and demanded that they comply with old religious practices.
  • 312

    Battle of Milvian Bridge

    Roman Emporers Constantine and Maxentius fought at Milvian Bridge on October 28, 312. Constantine won the battle and went on to rule Rome.
  • 312

    Constantine the Great

    Constantine had a vision that he could use the cross to defeat his enemies. His first battle using the cross he was victorious and went on to popularize Christianity.
  • 313

    Edict of Milan

    The Edict of Milan was a letter signed by the Roman emperors Constantine and Licinius, that proclaimed for Christians to be tolerated fairly in the Roman Empire.
  • 395

    Theodosius

    Theodosius was the last emperor to rule the west and east of the Roman Empire until he died in 395.