Zoroastrianism takes shape on the Iranian plateau
The teachings attributed to Zarathustra framed life as a struggle between truth (asha) and falsehood (druj), centered on one wise lord, Ahura Mazda.
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Christianity emerges from Judea
The teachings and crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth, carried by missionaries like Paul across the empire, founded communities that became the Christian church.
The Council of Nicaea fixes a creed
Emperor Constantine convened bishops to settle the Arian controversy; the resulting creed defined the core of Christian orthodoxy.
Chronology
Zoroastrianism takes shape on the Iranian plateau
The teachings attributed to Zarathustra framed life as a struggle between truth (asha) and falsehood (druj), centered on one wise lord, Ahura Mazda.
Christianity emerges from Judea
The teachings and crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth, carried by missionaries like Paul across the empire, founded communities that became the Christian church.
The Council of Nicaea fixes a creed
Emperor Constantine convened bishops to settle the Arian controversy; the resulting creed defined the core of Christian orthodoxy.