Christianity

By NerEr
  • 33

    Christianity is founded

    Apostles spread the christian message; often called the "Birth of the Church".
  • Period: 33 to

    Christianity

    founding to present day
  • 34

    Paul Converts

    Paul, a former persecutor, is converted and journeys throughout the Roman Empire and spreads Christianity.
  • 64

    First Roman Persecution

    Christians are blamed for the Great Fire of Rome; the martyrdoms of Peter and Paul take place.
  • 70

    Destruction of Jerusalem Temple

    Roman forces destroy the Second Temple of Jerasalem, Christians switch focus to Gentiles.
  • 312

    Conversion of Constantine

    The Roman Emperor has a vision of a burning cross and converts to Christianity, rapidly switching the status of Christianity and causing some internal conflicts.
  • 313

    Edict of Milan

    Religious tolerance is given to Christianity, ending persecution,
  • 325

    First Council of Nicaea

    Constantine convenes a council to address disputes with-in the religion, the Nicene Creed is produced.
  • 380

    Christianity becomes state religion

    Emperor Theodosius the first makes Christianity the official state religion of the Roman Empire, accelerating the spread of Christianity.
  • 405

    Jerome completes the Vulgate

    Latin translation of the Bible is finished and used by the Church.
  • 622

    Rise of Islam

    Islam is founded and it's rapid spread shakes things up.
  • 1054

    The Great Schism

    Christianity formally splits into The Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church, due to some tensions with-in.
  • Period: 1095 to 1291

    The Crusades

    A military campaign is launched to reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim rule.
  • Period: 1309 to 1378

    Avignon Papacy

    Papacy relocates to Avignon and this causes another schism.
  • 1453

    Fall of Constantinople

    Constantinople is captured and Eastern Orthodox Christianity takes a big hit.
  • 1517

    Luther's Ninety-Five Theses

    Martin Luther posts grievances against Catholic practices, starting the Protestant Reformation.
  • 1534

    English Reformation

    King Henry the eighth breaks away from the Roman Catholic Church and establishes the Church of England, after the Pope refuses to annul(declared invalid) his marriage.
  • 1540

    Society of Jesus founded

    Ignatius establishes the Jesuit order to combat the Protestant Reformation.
  • Period: 1545 to 1563

    Council of Trent

    The Catholic Counter-Reformation begins, with doctrine being reaffirmed.
  • King James Version published

    An English version of the Bible is completed, making it more accessible.
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    Thirty Years' War

    Several religious and political conflicts arise in Europe.
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    The Great Awakening

    Protestant revivals emerge in American and European colonies.
  • Azusa Street Revival

    Modern Pentecostal movement rises that empathizes direct interactions with God.
  • World Council of Churches formed

    Council is formed for global unity in Christianity.
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    Second Vatican Council

    Major reforms with-in the Catholic Church.
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    Rise of Global Christianity

    Christianity begins to grow outside of America and Europe.