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Bible Timeline
(10th century BCE - Present)Discover the important events in the history of the Bible with this timeline. From its origins to the different translations and interpretations, trace the evolution of this sacred text. More Less
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Creation and Early History
Creation of the World
4004 BC
According to biblical accounts, God created the world and all living beings in six days, resting on the seventh day, which became the Sabbath.
Image source: Genesis creation narrative
The Great Flood
2348 BC
God sends a great flood to cleanse the Earth, sparing Noah, his family, and a pair of each animal, who were saved on the Ark.
Image source: Noah's Ark
The Ten Commandments
1446 BC
Moses receives the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai, establishing the moral and ethical principles for the Israelites.
Image source: Ten Commandments
Life and Teachings of Jesus
Birth of Jesus
4 BC
Jesus Christ is born in Bethlehem, according to the Gospel accounts, marking the beginning of his earthly life.
Image source: Date of birth of Jesus
Sermon on the Mount
30 AD
Jesus delivers a sermon on a mountainside, teaching his followers about important principles of faith, including the Beatitudes.
Image source: Sermon on the Mount
Crucifixion and Resurrection
30 AD
Jesus is crucified, dies, and is resurrected three days later, according to Christian belief, signifying the redemption and salvation of humanity.
Image source: Crucifixion of Jesus
Compilation and Translation
Council of Nicaea
325 AD
Christian bishops gather to establish theological doctrine, including the formulation of the Nicene Creed, which affirms the divinity of Jesus.
Image source: First Council of Nicaea
Gutenberg Bible
1455 AD
Johannes Gutenberg completes the first major book printed using movable type, revolutionizing the dissemination of the Bible and sparking the printing revolution.
Image source: Gutenberg Bible
Protestant Reformation
1517 AD
Martin Luther's Ninety-Five Theses challenge the practices of the Catholic Church, leading to a schism and the birth of Protestantism.
Image source: Reformation
King James Version
1611 AD
The King James Version of the Bible, one of the most influential English translations, is completed, shaping English literature and religious expression.
Image source: King James Version
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Key Facts
- The Bible is a collection of religious texts that are considered sacred by Judaism and Christianity.
- The Old Testament, also known as the Hebrew Bible, contains ancient religious writings and history of the Jewish people.
- The New Testament contains the teachings of Jesus Christ and the early Christian church.
- The Bible has been translated into numerous languages and is the best-selling book of all time.
- Different Christian denominations have slight variations in the books they consider canonical.
Source
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