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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.
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250 A.D.
313 A.D.
Roman emperors persecute Christians across the Empire
Emperor Constantine converts to Christianity and ends the persecution of Christians.
