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3rd Millennium Ministries: Calvinism v Roman Catholicism

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents an examination of the basic differences between Calvinism and Roman Catholicism. Several major differences are explained, both those of today and at those the time of the Reformation.
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United Nations

Unesco: Early Christian Monuments of Ravenna

For Students 9th - 10th
This World Heritage website features Ravenna in Italy, which was the center of the Roman Empire at one point, and later of the Byzantine Empire in Italy. Presented on this website are eight Christian buildings, and their mosaics, from...
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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Julian Emperors: Reign of Nero

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the infamous Nero, the burning of Rome, and his persecution of the Christians in this passage from William Morey's 1901 textbook.
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Ibis Communications

Eye Witness: Nero Persecutes the Christians, 64 a.d.

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides a general overview of how Emperor Nero laid blame for the burning of Rome onto the Christians and put many to death.
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Xenos Christian Fellowship: Roman Catholicism

For Students 9th - 10th
History, beliefs, ordinances, and many other details of the Roman Catholic Church, as presented by an evangelical group, Xenos Christian Fellowship.
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Siteseen Ltd: Causes for the Fall of the Roman Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
This article addresses the many reasons why the world's greatest superpower of the 4th century, the Roman Empire, crumbled and fell. Many reasons are discussed in detail, including the spread of Christianity, the invasion of various...
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Loyola University Chicago

De Imperatoribus Romanis: Constantine I

For Students 9th - 10th
An essay on the life of Constantine, his relationship with Christianity, the founding of Constantinople, his death, and more.
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The History Cat

The History Cat: Christianity

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the Christian religion, the province of Judea, the story of Jesus, belief system, persecution by the Romans, the spread of Christianity, and the different Christian sects that have evolved.
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University of Illinois: The Early Centuries of the Greek Roman East

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the history of the Romiosini, or Greek Middle Ages and the development of the Greek-Roman east. The article is divided into two different sections. The first section includes the foundation of Constantinople as a means to...
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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Reorganization of Empire: The Reign of Constantine

For Students 9th - 10th
In this entry from William Morey's 1901 textbook you will read about Constantine and the changes he made that had a lasting effect on the Roman Empire.
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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Reorganization of Empire: The Reign of Diocletian

For Students 9th - 10th
The reign of Diocletian is discussed in this article from William Morey's 1901 textbook. Check out the chart that shows how the Roman Empire was split into East and West.
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Read Works

Read Works: Ancient Rome and Byzantium the Birth of the Byzantine Empire

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about beginning of the Byzantine empire. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Edicts Against Christians

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Fordham University provides some primary source documents on Emperor Diocletian. Great information, and it shows the level of persecution against the Christians in ancient Rome.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Roman Catacombs

For Students 9th - 10th
This provides in depth information about many aspects of the catacombs of Rome which were used by early Christians. Position, history and artifacts are all discussed. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference...
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Geographic Spread and Development of Christianity (Lesson Plans)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Find two lesson plans designed to accompany the PBS documentary "Peter and Paul and the Christian Revolution" that are particularly well suited to the study of the spread of Christianity. Students will research Christianity, Judaism, and...
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Edicts of Toleration

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information on two important religious edicts given by Roman emperors relating to Christianity and its role as a persecuted religion in ancient Rome.
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The Vatican: The Holy Father

For Students 9th - 10th
Official site for the Vatican, the headquarters for the Roman Catholic Church. Includes information on the Vatican Library, home to thousands of historic documents, the Vatican museums, and historical and current information on the Popes...
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Ray Stedman: Adventuring Through the Bible

For Students 9th - 10th
"Adventuring Through the Bible" is a comprehensive guide to the entire Bible with Bible commentary. This site is an excellent place to start if you are new to the Bible and/or have questions about evangelical Christianity.
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PBS

Pbs: Chronology of Early Christianity

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed timeline on the early history of the religion from the time of Julius Caesar (44 B.C.E.) to 327 C.E. and the death of Constantine.
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Eserver

E Server: Was Hegel Christian or Atheist?

For Students 9th - 10th
Author makes an original argument that Hegel was interested more in Christian ethics than Christian religion at this site from EServer.org. Contends that traditional Catholic orthodoxy is authoritarian. Unfortunately, the author...
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Institute for Dynamic Educational Advancement

Web Exhibit: The Christian (Julian) Calendar

For Students 9th - 10th
This website gives very detailed information about all aspects of the Christian (Julian) calendar.
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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Flavian Emperors: Reign of Domitian

For Students 9th - 10th
William Morey, in his 1901 textbook, describes the emperor Domitian, the last emperor in the Flavian dynasty.
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Georgetown University

Augustine: Christianity and Society

For Students 9th - 10th
A scholarly article on St. Augustine's religious philosophy. It includes an examination of his major theological work "City of God".
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Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: The Beginnings of German Christianity 500 1000.

For Students 9th - 10th
While conventionally the period after the fall of the Roman Empire in the West is thought of as an age of darkness, in fact it was the formative period of a new culture. Christian missionaries brought a form of Christianity to the...

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