The rise of Christianity in Rome

  • Jesus of Nazareth
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    Jesus of Nazareth

    Jesus of Nazareth was a religious leader, and a preacher. He has almost the most remembered part of christian history.
  • The Great Fire of Rome
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    The Great Fire of Rome

    The Great Fire of Rome was Probable the biggest entry to christian prosecution, the roman emperor Nero had ordered gangs to set certain parts of Rome on fire and to make sure they all burned. Leaving only the christian part of the city left standing so he could then be righteous in the coming prosecution of the Christians.
    These events took place from July 18,64 Ad to July 23,64 BC
  • The Great Persecution
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    The Great Persecution

    This was the last and most severe persecution of Christians. Multiple edicts were put into place taking their rights and their religion. The emperors of this time then demanded a out of proportion sacrifice which was seen as a tribute to the gods.
  • Constantine the Great
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    Constantine the Great

    Constantine the Great can be known as the father of Christianity not because he created it but because he nurtured it into the biggest religion today. With his dream from god he won over Rome and because he believed it was got who had given him this dream he thank christian religion for it.
  • Battle of Milvian Bridge
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    Battle of Milvian Bridge

    This battle took place over the Tiber river and would ultimately decide either Rome would persecute Christians or if Christianity would become the dominant religion in the world.
  • Edict of Millan
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    Edict of Millan

    The Edict of Milan is the turning point for Christianity, this is the birth point for when Christianity became the most practiced religion in the world. The Edict of Milan Was like an amendment that mad it so Christianity and all other religions were legal to practice.
  • Emperor Theodosius
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    Emperor Theodosius

    Emperor Theodosius was not very efficient in his military campaigns and ended up winning by treaty's other than military strengths.