Rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire

By PatrickMarkey
  • Period: 27 BCE to 476

    Roman Rule of Isreal

    Roman Ruled Israel from 27 BC to 476 AD. In the middle of their rule Christianity developed from the Second Temple of Judaism. In 313 Constantine and Licinius issued the Edict of Milan, making Christianity legal in Rome
  • 1 CE

    Jesus of Nazareth

    Jesus of Nazareth
    Jesus of Nazareth, also known as Jesus Christ, was a Jewish preacher in the first century. He is the central figure of Christianity.
  • 64

    Great Fire of Rome

    Great Fire of Rome
    The Great Fire of Rome was an urban fire that started in the merchant shops next to the chariot racing stadium, Circus Maximus. The fire was believed to have been started by Emperor Nero, but Nero used the Christians as a scapegoat for the fire
  • Period: 64 to 67

    Paul of Tarsus

    Paul of Apostle, also known as his his Jewish name as Paul of Tarsus, was an apostle who taught gospel of Christ to the first century world
  • Period: 182 to 203

    Perpetua

    Perpetua was a Christian martyr that wrote a journal recounting her trial and imprisonment that eventually led to her death in the arena in 203.
  • 303

    The Great Persecution of 303

    The Great Persecution of 303
    The Great Persecution of 303 was the last and most severe persecution of the Christians in Rome. In 303 the emperors Diocletian, Maximian, Galerius, Constanius issued a series of edicts that demanded Christians comply with traditional religious practices.
  • Period: 306 to 337

    Constantine the Great

    Constantine was a roman emperor that ruled from 306 to 337 AD. Christianity was already a growing religion before he became emperor, but it would have never become so big without Constantine. One day before leading his army into battle against Maximian .
  • 312

    Battle of the Milvian Bridge

    Battle of the Milvian Bridge
    The Battle of the Milvian Bridge was a battle between the Roman Emperors Constantine and Maximian on 28 October, 312. Constantine won the battle and started him on the path that led to him becoming the sole leader of Rome and legalizing Christianity.
  • 313

    Edict of Milan

    Edict of Milan
    The Edict of Milan was a letter signed by the Roman emperors Constantine and Licinius, allowing the freedom of religions in the Roman empire. The letter was signed in February, 313 AD.
  • Period: 379 to 395

    Emperor Theodosius

    Theodosius was an emperor that ruled from 379 to 395. He ruled both east and west halves of Rome. The majority of his rule was campaigning against Goths and other barbarians who had invaded Rome.