Early Church
In Jerusalem
In Jerusalem
The early Church began in this city after Pentecost.
Jerusalem
Who was the first Roman emperor to persecute Christians?
Nero
Which emperor’s governor, Pliny, asked how to punish Christians?
Trajan
Name two saints associated with this era's persecution
St. George and St. Mina
What did Constantine’s army fight under as a symbol of victory?
The Cross (Chi-Rho)
What 49 AD council resolved the dispute about Gentile converts?
Council of Jerusalem
Which king killed James the great and imprisoned Peter?
king Herod of Agrippa
which apostle was exiled to the Island of Patmos during Domitian's reign?
John
In 303, the emperor issued 4 edits ordering what to be destroyed?
Churches and Scriptures
Name two rights the Edict gives to Christians.
Freedom of religion, return of all confiscated properties
What is the name of the first church Marty and how was he killed?
St. Stephen, Stoned
Which two apostles were martyred during Nero’s persecution? how?
Peter (crucified upside down) and Paul (by the sword)
Which emperor give himself the title "lord and god"
Domitian
Under which emperor did Christianity face the most violent persecution?
Diocletian
Which emperor ended the persecution of Christians?
Constantine the great
Which Roman emperor expelled Jews (including Jewish Christians) from Rome?
Claudius
What year was Nero's fire?
64AD
Which emperor was called the “philosopher-king” and thought Christians were stubborn troublemakers?
Marcus Aurelius
What was the name given to the persecution of this century?
The great persecution
What decree issued in AD 313 granted Christians freedom of worship?
Edict of Milan
Around AD 85, this Jewish council officially separated Judaism from Christianity.
The Council of Jamnia
What symbol did Christian use to identify and why?
Fish (ICTHUS)-Jesus Christ Son of God, Savior
what is a libellus and who issued it?
Emperor Decius Tarjan, certifícate after offer to Roman gods.
which early historian recorded the persecutions of the early church?
Eusebius of Caesarea
What Council did Constantine convene in to unify Christian doctrine?
Council of Nicaea