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Rome took control over Israel which was mainly Jewish which contributed to Christianity in Rome
-At the beginning Israel was resilient because of their lack of power
-Rome wanted to spread Roman culture, especially to Israel
-Romans destroyed Jewish Temples and
-Several important Christian figure were Jewish including Jesus
-Rome took a toll on life in Israel but they eventually recovered by about 70 CE -
Jesus of Nazareth is the central figure of Christianity and lived in Rome
-Jesus was persecuted by the Romans for treason
-Jesus was worshiped like a god and was known for having communication with the Christians
-Supposedly was resurrected and resurrected others
-Jesus was actually known as a troublemaker around Rome
-He died on either April 7, 30 AD or April 3, 33 AD -
The great fir of Rome was important because it was the beginning of Romans hating Christians. The fire started on July 19, 64 CE and went on for 6 days.
- ancient historians believed it was caused by the problematic, Emperor Nero.
- However, Nero blamed it on Christians
- Christians were a rebellious new cult and an easy target.
- 10 out of 14 Roman districts were burned
- Nero was rumored to be fiddling while the city burned -
Paul of Tarsus or, Paul the Apostle, taught the gospel of Christ
-Known as the most important historical, Christian figure after Jesus
-He traveled all over the Mediterranean to spread Christianity
-He was probably one of the main reasons the ancient world became mainly Christian
-He died of decapitation
-He died in either 64CE or 67CE -
Perpetua was killed for her Christian beliefs and was idolized by Christians for her faith.
-Perpetua and her slave, Felicity were both pregnant and put to death
-Perpetua survived so was put to death with a sword
-She was so influential because she was fearless when being persecuted
-She was one of the reasons Romans began to believe in Christianity because of her complete faith and fearlessness
-When she was about to be killed, she guided her killers hand with the knife toward her own throat. -
Many Christians were Persecuted in this time and killed in the public view
-Last and biggest persecution of Christians in ancient Rome
-An estimated 3,000-3,500 Christians were executed
-Also known as the Diocletian Persecution
-Emperor Diocletian wanted Christians to follow a more traditional Roman religion
-Lasted from years 303 CE- 313 CE -
Constantine was a Roman emperor who was the first Roman authority to defend Christianity, he made it legal to follow any religion you want.
- He had a vision that caused him to start following Christianity, the sign said "By this symbol, you will conquer"
- He managed to cease the persecutions of Christians in Rome
- He granted many privileges to the Christian community of Rome and financially supported them
-He created the Edict Of Milan
-Was born in 280CE but came to power in 305CE -
This battle was between Constantine and Maxentius and is known as the reason Constantine converted to Christianity
-Constantine won the battle
-Aftermath was Constantine went on to be the sole leader of Rome
-During this battle, Constantine had his vision that gave him faith in the Christian religion
-Constantine and Maxentius were both emperors at the time of the battle
-Took place on October 28, 312 -
The Edict of Milan, created by Constantine, was made to give the Romans a right to practice any religion of choice and to protect Christians
-Constantine created the Edict of Milan shortly after his victory at the Battle of Milvian Bridge
-Transition to the Christian empire
-Ended Christian prosecutions in Rome
-Contributed to the longevity of the Roman Empire because it made people more safe
-Served as protection over Roman Christians -
Theodosius made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire
-He ruled over both the Eastern and Western regions of Rome
-When he died, Rome split into East and West regions
-He allowed Christian followers to relocate and stopped persecution
-Theodosius was made emperor because of his excellent military abilities
-He was born in 347 and died in 395 but became emperor in 379
