Historical Events
The Romans saw this newly emerging religious group as a sect of Judaism.
Christianity
This Apostle of Christ Jesus was likely crucified upside-down.
St. Simon Peter
Unlike some Christians, This apologist embraced greek philosophy.
Justin Martyr
In AD 64, this destroyed the city, and it is often said Nero played the harp as it did so.
the Fire of Rome
He pointed at the crowd and shouted, "Away with the Atheists!"
Polycarp
He was the first Roman Emperor to recognize Christianity as a separate religion from Judaism
Nero Caesar
This Governor in Asia Minor interrogated two deacons from a local church to find out what Christians believe, but said he learned nothing but "outlandish superstitions".
Pliny
After Jewish revolt, the Romans utterly destroyed this place on August 5th.
The Temple in Jerusalem
This Roman Emperor demanded the title "lord" and "god" be used about himself as he was alive.
Domitian
Vespasian's mission was to to regain these two provinces at any cost.
The Galileean and Jerusalem Provinces
During the early church, the Romans misunderstood the Lord's Supper and accused Christians of doing this.
Cannibalism
she was tormented in an amphitheater for her faith. The believers who witnessed her torture noted, "They saw in the form of their sister Him who was crucified for them."
Blandina
The Roman Emperor who had the throne after Vespasian
Titus
The name of Nero's general, who ended up taking over after his untimely demise
Vespasian