Rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire

Roman Rule of Israel

27 BCE

1. The Jewish population grew quickly
2. They began thriving economically 3.Jews were the first who brought upon the idea of Christianity 4.Jews moved to Rome because there was a safer environment and the government was far more better 5.Jews have been in Rome for 2,000 years longer than any other city in Europe

Jesus of Nazareth

6 BCE

1. He was the first-century Jewish leader 2.He was the central figure of Christianity 3.Christians believe hes incarcerated of God the Son and Messiah 4.Jesus was conceived through the Holy spirits 5.He died by crucifixion as a sacrifice

Paul of Tarsus

64

1 also known as Saint Paul
2. He was a apostle
3.Many New testaments are dedicated to him
4.He founded churches
5.He taught the gospel of Christ

Great Fire of Rome

64

1. It caused widespread devastation in the city 2.Tacitus and Nero blamed the fire on the Christian community
2. It was an urban fire 4.There were rumors that Nero started the fire 5.Nero sat there and watched Rome burn

Perpetua

203

1.Shes a noble Christian woman
2.she tried to take classes to prepare a baptism and got arrested
3.she was nursing a infant and was a mother
4.She died at 22
5.died renouncing her religion

Great Persecution of 303 CE

303

1.the last persecution
2. It was the most severe
3. Romans though Christians were a threat
4. They thought it would overthrow their Roman religion
5. It lasted till the Edict of Milan

Constantine the Great

306

1.Established the city of Constantinople
2. He had a dream that said he would win the fight if he fought under Christianity
3.They painted crosses on their shields for war
4. He defeated Maxentius
5. Took control of Rome after he won

Battle of Milvian Bridge

312

1. It was between Constantine and Maxentius 2.Constantine won 3.Maxentius drowned in the Tiber 4.It was the beginning of Constantine converting to Christianity 5.Constantine got a sign from god

Edict of Milan

313

1. A letter signed by Constantine and Licinius
2. It proclaimed religion toleration
3. It helped stop unfair treatment 4.Even today no one knows the exact words of the letter 5.He granted favors to church and their members

Emperor Theodosius

379

1. He said Christianity was the sole religion of Rome 2.He fought two civil wars and won 3.After he died the west and east never reunited
2. He was the last person to rule over east and west 5.He campaigned against Goths and other barbarians