Rise of christianity in the Rome Empire

  • jesus of Nazareth
    27

    jesus of Nazareth

    He spread the idea of Christianity. He was crucified because of his beliefs.
  • Paul of Tarsus
    36

    Paul of Tarsus

    He was a follower of Jesus. he set up church's.
  • Romen rule of israel
    63

    Romen rule of israel

    Romans to over Israel under the rule of pompey, a general.
  • Great fire of rome
    64

    Great fire of rome

    Fire destroyed 70% of the city while Nero ruled. It lasted 6 days.
  • Perpetua
    203

    Perpetua

    Young Christian mother who was imprisoned for her beliefs and then killed, she was a martyr.
  • Great Persecution
    303

    Great Persecution

    Roman rules were afraid of Christians so they arrested and executed thousands
  • Battle of Milvian Bridge
    312

    Battle of Milvian Bridge

    Battle between Constantine and Maxentius over Tiber river, Constantine won and got control of The Roman Empire
  • Edict of Milan
    313

    Edict of Milan

    Letter signed by Roman rulers giving religious freedom for Christens
  • Constantine the Great
    337

    Constantine the Great

    A general and emperor who saw a vison of the cross before winning a battle.
  • Emperor Theodosius
    395

    Emperor Theodosius

    Last emperor of Rome. He made Christianity the official religion