Rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire

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  • Roman Rule of Israel
    37 BCE

    Roman Rule of Israel

    Razed Jerusalem to the ground and discriminated against the Jews causing a later rebellion.
  • Jesus of Nazareth
    6 BCE

    Jesus of Nazareth

    Considered by Christians as the reincarnation of god and his death marked a new era.
  • Paul of Tarsus
    4 BCE

    Paul of Tarsus

    An apostle who taught Christianity among the Damascus and helped spread it.
  • Great Fire Of Rome
    64

    Great Fire Of Rome

    A fire that happened at the Circus Maximus and killed only 6 people but destroyed around 60,000 buildings
  • Perpetua
    181

    Perpetua

    Arrested for baptism and her story became famous.
  • Great Persecution
    303

    Great Persecution

    Bloodiest and last persecution of Christians in Rome.2000 to 3000 died.
  • Constatine
    306

    Constatine

    Moved the capital of Rome dividing the empire.Allowed freedom of religion which created the Byzantine Empire .
  • Battle of Milvian Bridge
    312

    Battle of Milvian Bridge

    A battle between Roman emperors Constantine and Maxentius over route Tiber
  • Edict of Milan
    313

    Edict of Milan

    An agreement to treat Christians in the Roman empire as equals.
  • Emperor Theodosius
    379

    Emperor Theodosius

    Last emperor to rule both west and east of Rome before it was split.