Christian Persecution

Persecution from the Empire

• Emperor Nero blamed Christians for the Fire of Rome
• Many Christians killed for it.
• Hated because they did not recognize Roman gods.

Persecution from the Empire

• Emperor Nero blamed Christians for the Fire of Rome
• Many Christians killed for it.
• Hated because they refused to offer sacrifices to Roman gods

The Pentecost

• Jews started talking in different languages
• People thought the Jews were drunk.

Martyrdom of St Stephen

• Stephen was a deacon who was stoned to death
• Saul  of Tarsus held the coats of those who did it
• Considered first martyr of Christianity
• Charged of blasphemy
• Stoned to death in c. 36 CE in front of a synagogue