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The Roman Empire and Christianity: Timeline The Roman Empire The Origins of Christianity 27 B.C. ~1 B.C. 64 A.D. 117 A.D. 180 A.D. Augustus becomes the Emperor of Rome and the Pax Romana begins. Jesus of Nazareth is born Emperor Nero blames Christians for a fire that destroys much of Rome. Roman Empire reaches its largest extent Marcus Aurelius dies and the Pax Romana ends. BIG!

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Page 1: The Roman Empire and Christianity:  Timeline The Roman Empire  The Origins of Christianity

The Roman Empire and Christianity: TimelineThe Roman Empire The Origins of Christianity

27 B.C.

~1 B.C.

64 A.D.

117 A.D.

180 A.D.

Augustus becomes the Emperor of Rome and the Pax Romana begins.

Jesus of Nazareth is born

Emperor Nero blames Christians for a fire that destroys much of Rome.

Roman Empire reaches its largest extent

Marcus Aurelius dies and the Pax Romana ends.

BIG!

Page 2: The Roman Empire and Christianity:  Timeline The Roman Empire  The Origins of Christianity

250 A.D.

313 A.D.

Roman emperors persecute Christians across the Empire

Emperor Constantine converts to Christianity and ends the persecution of Christians.