Explore the world of early Christianity through this 10-map collection, tracing the transformative journey of the Roman Empire as it embraced a new faith. Begin with the Roman Empire under Augustus (r. 27 BCE to 14 CE), setting the stage for the birth of Christianity, and the Herodian Tetrarchy in the Levant, where the seeds of Christian tradition were sown. Follow in the footsteps of Saint Paul the Apostle on his pivotal journeys. Witness the monumental changes under Constantine the Great (r. 306-337), who championed Christianity across the empire. Observe the spread of this new religion as it took root, and explore the sacred routes of the early pilgrims.
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Map of the Provinces of the Roman Empire under Augustus
This map illustrates the expansion of the Roman Republic during the military campaigns and conquests of Julius Caesar (100–44 BCE), and its transformation into an empire under the reign of Caesar Augustus (63 BCE–14 CE), also known as Octavian. By the death of Augustus in 14 CE, the Roman world encircled the entire Mediterranean and extended from the North Sea to the Red Sea.
In addition to territorial expansion, the map also depicts the administrative structure of the Roman world at the time. It highlights the division between regions governed directly by the emperor, those administered by the Roman Senate, and others maintained as semi-independent client states. This layered system reflects the political complexity of the early Roman Empire and its blend of republican legacy with imperial authority.
