Early Christians were heavily persecuted throughout the Roman Empire until the 3rd century. Although Christianity initially emerged as a small Jewish movement in 1st-century Judaea, it quickly branched off as a separate religion and began spreading across the various Roman territories at a pace that put it at odds with the well-established Roman imperial cult, to which it stood in opposition; Christians were vocal in their expressions of abhorrence towards the beliefs and practices of Roman paganism, such as deifying and making ritual sacrifices to the Roman emperor or partaking in other methods of idolatry.
64 Great Fire of Rome begins under the Emperor Nero
Early Christians were heavily persecuted throughout the Roman Empire until the 3rd century.
Historical Significance
Early Christians were heavily persecuted throughout the Roman Empire until the 3rd century.
Key People
Events Before
54 Agrippina the Younger murders her husband, Roman Emperor Claudius, with poison to secure the succession for her son N
54 Agrippina the Younger murders her husband, Roman Emperor Claudius, with poison to secure the succession for her son Nero
60 St. Paul is thought to have been shipwrecked at Malta
Malta, officially the Republic of Malta, is an island country in Southern Europe located in the Mediterranean Sea, between Sicily and North Africa.
Events After
65 Jews revolt against Rome, capturing fortress of Antonia in Jerusalem
65 Jews revolt against Rome, capturing fortress of Antonia in Jerusalem
66 5th recorded perihelion passage of Halley's Comet
66 5th recorded perihelion passage of Halley's Comet
68 Roman Emperor Nero commits suicide, imploring his secretary Epaphroditus to slit his throat to evade a Senate-imposed
68 Roman Emperor Nero commits suicide, imploring his secretary Epaphroditus to slit his throat to evade a Senate-imposed death by flogging
68 Roman Senate accepts Emperor Galba
68 Roman Senate accepts Emperor Galba
68 BC Battle of Artaxata: Lucullus averts the bad omen of this day by defeating Tigranes the Great of Armenia
68 BC Battle of Artaxata: Lucullus averts the bad omen of this day by defeating Tigranes the Great of Armenia
More from the 60s
69 Roman garrison at Mainz (Mogontiacum) rises in rebellion, refusing allegiance to Emperor Galba
69 Roman garrison at Mainz (Mogontiacum) rises in rebellion, refusing allegiance to Emperor Galba
60 St. Paul is thought to have been shipwrecked at Malta
Malta, officially the Republic of Malta, is an island country in Southern Europe located in the Mediterranean Sea, between Sicily and North Africa.
68 Roman Emperor Nero commits suicide, imploring his secretary Epaphroditus to slit his throat to evade a Senate-imposed
68 Roman Emperor Nero commits suicide, imploring his secretary Epaphroditus to slit his throat to evade a Senate-imposed death by flogging
69 Roman Lower Rhine army proclaims their commander Vitellius as Emperor
Aulus Vitellius was Roman emperor, ruling for eight months from 19 April to 20 December AD 69.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on July 18, 64?
- Early Christians were heavily persecuted throughout the Roman Empire until the 3rd century. Although Christianity initially emerged as a small Jewish movement in 1st-century Judaea, it quickly branched off as a separate religion and began spreading across the various Roman territories at a pace that put it at odds with the well-established Roman imperial cult, to which it stood in opposition; Christians were vocal in their expressions of abhorrence towards the beliefs and practices of Roman paganism, such as deifying and making ritual sacrifices to the Roman emperor or partaking in other methods of idolatry.
- Why is 64 Great Fire of Rome begins under the Emperor Nero significant?
- Early Christians were heavily persecuted throughout the Roman Empire until the 3rd century.
- Who was involved in 64 Great Fire of Rome begins under the Emperor Nero?
- Key figures include Nero (Roman emperor from AD 54 to 68).