The Spread of Christianity After Jesus's Death

Persecution of Jesus' followers intensified

Period: 161 to 260

Persecution of Jesus' followers intensified and continued by Roman Emperors Marcus Aurelius, Decious, Gallus, Valerian

Emperor Gallienus's edict makes Christianity a legal religion

261

Emperor Constantine embraces and supports Christianity

325

Emperor Constantine embraces and supports Christianity by making the church an institution of wealth and power.

Jesus was Executed on the Cross

Apr 3, 1933

Jesus's Death

Jesus's Followers After he's Death

Period: Apr 3, 1933 to Dec 31, 1933

Jesus' followers imprisoned and ordered not to speak regarding Jesus' death and Jesus' resurrection from the dead.

Jesus' followers imprisoned

Jun 9, 1933

Jesus' followers imprisoned and ordered not to speak regarding Jesus' death and Jesus' resurrection from the dead.

Paul begins missionary journeys

Jan 1, 1946

After Jesus's death, one of his followers, Paul started to travel around the world and spread Christianity.

Jews Expelled From Rome

Jun 8, 1949

Paul Executed in Rome

Jun 8, 1962

Persecuting followers of Jesus

Jun 9, 1964

Emperor Nero starts persecuting followers of Jesus