2019 Joanna Wang ICS FoF

Sumer, Southern Mesopotamia - Sumerian Civilization

4500 BCE

The Sumerians used oral tradition as their form of communication.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sumer

Mesopotamia, Western Asia - Invention of Cuneiform

3200 BCE

First known writings of cuneiform: https://sites.utexas.edu/dsb/tokens/the-evolution-of-writing/

Egypt, the Middle East - The Old Testament

Period: 2033 BCE to 2 BCE

A timeline from Abraham to the prophecies of Malachi.
Abraham's birth year: http://www.biblicalcalendarproof.com/Timeline/AbrahamBirthDate
Malachi's death year: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Malachi

Moriah, Jerusalem - Abraham Almost Sacrifices Isaac

1895 BCE

Birth of Isaac: http://www.jesuswalk.com/jacob/0_intro.htm
Isaac was 36 when he was nearly sacrificed.
Answer: God promised Abraham that He would bless him with a son at his age.God shows that He keeps His promises as Jacob and Esau become the offspring of Isaac and the 12 tribes of Israel come from Abraham. God doesn't allow Abraham to sacrifice Isaac but instead provides a lamb, a parallel imagery to Jesus, instead of us, dying for our sins.

The Fertile Crescent - the Abrahamic Covenant

1855 BCE

Verse telling of the path of Abram and his family: https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-stories/the-abrahamic-covenant-bible-story.html
When the covenant was made: https://www.thebiblejourney.org/biblejourney2/23-the-journeys-of-adam-enoch-noah-abraham/abrams-journey-to-canaan/

Hebron, the Mediterranean - Birth of Ishmael

1842 BCE

Describes the place and the year Ishmael was born: https://www.thebiblejourney.org/biblejourney2/23-the-journeys-of-adam-enoch-noah-abraham/the-birth-of-ishmael/

Canaan, the Middle East - Renewal of the Abrahamic Covenant

1830 BCE

25 years after the first covenant: http://www.alfredplacechurch.org.uk/index.php/sermons/the-life-of-abraham/god-renews-his-covenant-with-abraham/

Sodom and Gomorrah, the Jordan Valley - Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah

1830 BCE

Date of when Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed: https://www.thebiblejourney.org/biblejourney2/23-the-journeys-of-adam-enoch-noah-abraham/sodom-and-gomorrah-are-destroyed/

Jacob Typology - OT

1820 BCE

Birth of Jacob: http://www.jesuswalk.com/jacob/0_intro.htm
Passage: Genesis 27 - Jacob puts on goatskins and fur to identify himself as Esau
Jesus: Jesus put on human flesh to identify as a human. He did this to bear our sins and our shame. Like Jacob, He took the consequences of His actions and He died for us on the cross. Jesus became like us, but unlike Jacob, He did this not of selfish desire but out of His heart.

Canaan, Palestine - Joseph is Sold into Slavery

1754 BCE

Cause: Joseph's brothers were jealous of him and sold him away
Effect: Joseph meets Potiphar
Dates:https://amazingbibletimeline.com/blog/q27_joseph_how_long_in_prison/

Ancient Egypt - Joseph works for Potiphar

Period: 1754 BCE to 1743 BCE

Cause: Joseph is sold into slavery and into Potiphar's household
Effect: Joseph then is imprisoned, but becomes overseer of Egypt
Dates: https://amazingbibletimeline.com/blog/q27_joseph_how_long_in_prison/

Ancient Egypt - Joseph is Back in Prison

Period: 1743 BCE to 1741 BCE

Cause: Potiphar's wife lies about what Joseph has done and he's thrown back in prison
Effect: Soon, Joseph becomes overseer of Egypt
Link: https://amazingbibletimeline.com/blog/q27_joseph_how_long_in_prison/

Ancient Egypt - Joseph becomes 2nd in Command

1741 BCE

Cause: Joseph was imprisoned because of Potiphar's wife's lies
Effect: Joseph is able to keep his family alive during the famine
Link: Joseph becomes overseer of Egypt
https://amazingbibletimeline.com/blog/q27_joseph_how_long_in_prison/

Ancient Egypt - Rule of Dedumose II

1588 BCE

Dedumose II: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dedumose_II

Mesopotamia, Western Asia - Genesis

1450 BCE

The date when Genesis was written: https://bigthink.com/paul-ratner/how-old-is-the-bible Abraham born around 2166 B.C.
2 historical narratives, a few passages of poetry, genealogy
Themes:
- Creation, death, flood (1-11)
- Covenant, providence, Abhraman, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph (12-50)

Arabian Peninsula, Western Asia - Invention of the Hebrew Alphabet

900 BCE

First known writings in the Hebrew alphabet: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Hebrew_alphabet Known as Aleph Bet
C. 1850 B.C.
Pictographic, right to left
No punctuation/capitalization, separate grammar rules

Egypt, the Middle East - Birth of Cleopatra

69 BCE

Cleopatra was born in Alexandria, Egypt in 69 BC
Birth date: https://www.biography.com/people/cleopatra-vii-9250984

Israel, the Middle East - The New Testament

Period: 4 BCE to 96

A timeline from the birth of Christ to the end of the book of Revelation.
Jesus' birth year: https://www.livescience.com/42976-when-was-jesus-born.html
When Revelation was written: https://www.christiancourier.com/articles/1552-when-was-the-book-of-revelation-written

Jacob Typology - NT

31

Date link (life of Christ) :https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronology_of_Jesus#Josephus'_reference_to_John_the_Baptist
Passage: Genesis 25: 21-23 - A prophecy states that one of Isaac's sons will overpower the other. We later learn that Jacob is the favoured son as he takes Esau's birthright and God allows Isaac to bless Jacob. Jacob was chosen as the most loved one before he was born.
Jesus: Jesus is God's Only Son and therefore God's favoured above everyone else.

Jerusalem, Israel - Crucifixion of Christ

33

Crucifixion of Christ: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crucifixion_of_Jesus

Cyprus, Eastern Mediterranean - Paul's First Missionary Journey

47

Paul's first missionary journey: https://www.christianitytoday.com/history/issues/issue-47/apostle-paul-and-his-times-christian-history-timeline.html

Corinth, Greece - Paul's Second Missionary Journey

49

Paul's Second Missionary Journey: https://www.christianitytoday.com/history/issues/issue-47/apostle-paul-and-his-times-christian-history-timeline.html

Rome, Italy - Birth of Domitian

51

Birth of Domitian: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domitian

Ephesus, Turkey - Paul's Third Missionary Journey

54

Paul's Third Missionary Journey: http://christianityinview.com/paulstimeline.html

The Middle East - The Formation of Israel and Palestine

May 15, 1948

Answer: Early on in Genesis 12, God promises Abram that He will make his nation great and that he will be famous. Islam and Christianity (two of the biggest religions in the world) have a common belief in Abraham and are blessed, as many people share the same faith. The Arab-Israeli War in 1948 separated the two countries/religions into two places.

Hong Kong, China - Joanna's birthday

Mar 19, 2004

My birthday

Hong Kong, China - First Year at ICS

2009

My first year at ICS

Personal Reflection

2018

Genesis 39:2 - God was with Joseph and he was safe. There were times in Joseph's story where anyone could've taken advantage of him and done horrible things to him. Last year was a time where I wasn't very well. Even though no one was plotting to kill me, there were times where people could've taken advantage of me because my emotional state was unwell. However, God was with me and now that I'm better, I look back and am able to see that God has been here for me all the way, taking care of me.