Rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire

  • Jesus of Nazareth
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    Jesus of Nazareth

    Jesus spread the of idea of Christianity through Israel. Crowds would gather to near him preach and perform miracles.He was crucified for his beliefs.
  • Paul of Tarsus
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    Paul of Tarsus

    He was one of Jesus's apostles who spread the message of Christianity to convert people.He helped set up Christian churches.
  • Roman Rule of Israel Begins
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    Roman Rule of Israel Begins

    Roman forces conquered Judea and forced the Jewish people to pay Roman tribute, but the Jewish people could still practice their own religion.
  • The Great Fire of Rome
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    The Great Fire of Rome

    Fire destroyed 70% of the city while Emperor Nero was in power.Looters stole from shops. It lasted 6 days.
  • Perpetua
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    Perpetua

    She was a young Christian mother who was Tmpriso need for her beliefs. She died because she stood by her beliefs and was a mother.
  • Great Persecution
    303

    Great Persecution

    Roman rulers were afraid the Christians were against them so they had thousands arrested and executed.
  • Constantine The Great
    312

    Constantine The Great

    He was a general and ruler. He saw a vision of a cross before the battle and than won. He set up the capitol Constantinople.
  • Battle of Milvian Bridge
    312

    Battle of Milvian Bridge

    It was a battle between Constantine and Maxentivs over the Tiber River. Constantine won and gain control of the western Roman Empire.
  • Edict of Milan
    313

    Edict of Milan

    It was a letter signed by Roman emperors giving Constians religious toleration.
  • Emperor Theodosius
    379

    Emperor Theodosius

    The last emperor of were and Eqstern Rome. He made Christianity the official religion.