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- Herod was appointed king of Judea -Became one of the most powerful monarchs in the eastern part of Rome
- Had huge construction projects
- Failed to win trust and support of Jewish subjects -After Herods death in 4 BCE, Judea went under direct Roamn administration.
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-First-century Jewish preacher and religious leader
-The central figure of Christianity
-most Christians believe he was the incarnation of God the son
-Died of crucifixion
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- AKA saint Paul or Saul of Tarsus -An apostle who taught the gospel of Christ
- founded several churches in Asia Minor and Europe -ministered both jewish and Roman audiences -died in 64 or 67
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-Urban Fire that caused widespread devastation across Rome
-Historians debate on whether it was Emperor Nero or the Christian community that started the fire
-This initiated the first persecution against Christians.
-Of Romes 14 districts, 3 were completely devastated, 7 had minor damage, and only 4 were untouched.
-Lasted 6 days until being brought under control -
-full name Vibia Perpetua
-Christian Martyr
-Wrote the Pasion of Saints Perpetua and Felicity, A journal recounting her trial and imprisonment. A contemporary continued the journal and described Perpetua's death.
-her text is highly revered by ancient and modern Christians.
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-Roman emperor that ruled in 306 to his death in 337
-During his reign, Christianity started turning into the dominant religion
-His reasons for favoring Christianity is unknown
-He ceased the persecution of Christians
-The Idict of Milan was issued, decriminalizing christian worship -
- Also known as the Diocletianic persecution -last and most severe persecution of Christians -Edicts were issued takin away Christians legal rights and demanding they do things against their religion. -The Edict of Milan ended the Persecution -Ended in 313
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- Took place between emperors Constantine and Maxentius
- The Milvian bridge is an important bridge over the Tiber -Constantine won and that led him to become the sole leader of Rome opposed to a tetrarchy -Marked the beginning of Constantines conversion to Christianity -Constantine and his soldiers claim they saw a vision from god that promised victory if they painted certain symbols on their shields.
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- A letter signed by emperors Constantine and Licinius -Proclaimed religious toleration -Issued after emperor Diocletian -With the Letter, there was a period where Constantine granted favors to the Christian church. -Exact words of Edict are no longer known
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- AKA Theodosius 1, or Theodosius the Great -Began ruling in 379 -last Emperor to rule a united Roman Empire -He established and defended Christianity as the state religion -Died on January 17, 395
