IN CONTEXT
The spread of Christianity
33 ce Crucifixion of Jesus.
46–57 Missionary journeys of St. Paul the Apostle.
64–68 ce When a fire breaks out in Rome, Emperor Nero kills hundreds of Christians as scapegoats; martyrdom of saints Peter and Paul.
284–305 Diocletian and Galerius suppress Christianity throughout the empire.
325 The first Council of Nicaea defines the nature of orthodox Christian belief.
c.340 Ulfilas, the “Moses of the Goths,” begins to spread Arian Christianity to the Germanic tribes.
380 Christianity becomes the Roman Empire’s official faith.
391 Pagan worship is banned in the Roman Empire.
In October 312 ce, Emperor ...
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