*The Rise of Christianity
- Jesus born 4 BC
- Jesus preaches 26 AD
- Jesus crucified 29 AD
- Followers (Apostles) spread Jesus' teachings
- Christians setup an organized Church
- Romans persecute Christians (Foxes Book of Martyrs)
- AD 313 roman Emperor Constantine ends persecution
- AD 393 Christianity becomes official Religion of Roman Empire. Church preserves and spreads Greco- Roman civilization.
