Rise of Christianity In The Roman Empire

Great Persecution of 303 BCE

303 BCE

The great persecution was the last and most serve persecutions of the Christians in Rome. Christians were jailed, killed, and they had their legal rights revoked.

Roman Rule of Israel

63 BCE

1)Jews moved to Rome for a better government and environment
2)Jewish people brought idea of Christianity to Rome
3)They were very wealthy economically
4)Jewish people have lived the longest in Rome out of all European cities
5)Jewish community thrived quickly

Jesus of Nazareth

4 BCE

1)People worshiping Christianity believed he judge both the dead and alive
2)Many Christians thought he was god's son
3)Jesus was a Jewish preacher
4)He was crucified for believing in god
5)He was very important in spreading the belief of god

Paul of Tarsus

5

1)Paul was an apostle and very important apostolic age
2)His idea changed after seeing Jesus resurrected
3)A lot of new testaments are dedicated to Paul
4)Founded lots of churches

Great Fire of Rome

64

6 days of fire that burned down 65% of Rome. The Christians were rumored to be blamed for this because their land was the only land not burned down. This caused peoples hatred for the religion to grow more and more.

Perpetua

180

1)She died at 22
2)Decided to die instead of renouncing her religion
3)Along with others she died at Carthage
4)Was a married woman
5)Was a mother of a infant

Constantine The Great

306

1)First roman emperor to believe in Christianity
2)Saw a vision of a cross and decided to represent Christianity
3)Heavily contributed to the Edict of Milan
4)Gained power from winning many battles

Battle of Milvian Bridge

312

1) Constantine The Great was shown a vision by god
2)Beginning of Constantine representing Christianity
3)Constantine The Great .VS. Maxentius
4)Maxentius was defeated by drowning in Tiber

Edict of Milan

313

1)Stated that Christians would be treated fairly
2)Constantine gave the churches favors
3)Allowed toleration towards all religions
4)Letter signed by all Roman emperors granting Christians rights

Emperor Theodosius

379

1)Fought in 2 civil wars
2) last emperor to rule both eastern and western sides
3)Didn't prevent damage towards Hellenistic temples
4)After his death both sides never reunite again