Bible

Creation

4000 BCE

The Book of Genesis Chapter 1 and 2 describes God’s creation. It consists of six days of God’s creation. On the first day he created light and darkness, on the second day he created sky. On the third day created the earth. On the fourth day he created the Sun and Moon. On the fifth day created living creatures. On the sixth day the Final and His ultimate creation, humankind. On the seventh day he finished his work and rested.

Noahs Flood

2497 BCE

As God punished the earth's sinful people, Noah constructed an ark to save humanity. He was flawless during his lifetime. In accordance with God's instructions, he constructed an ark in order to rescue his family and living things. This story was written in Genesis (Torah), the first book of the Bible.

Abraham

2170 BCE

Abraham had a divine call from God at the age of 75 and he received promise from God that he was going to the father of many nations. Also, God promised Abraham and Sarah a son named Issac. Furthermore, he built an altar to God.

Israelites in Egypt 430 years

1446 BCE

Israelites was in slavery in Egypt and they were led out of Slavery by Moses and Joshua. Israelites promise land was Cannan but Moses was unable to enter the land of Cannan because he disobeyed God. Exodus describes the story of Moses and Israelites getting freed from slavery. At the end God gave Moses ten commandments for Israelites.

Writings

1410 BCE

Job: It was written 1485 BCE. Job is part of Wisdom Books and it contains Practical wisdom and Speculative wisdom. (Brown, Allison) Psalms: It was written beginning from 1450 BCE. Psalms is poetry is part of the Ketuvim (The Writings) of Hebrew Bible. There is 150 Psalms and is divided into 5 collections. (Brown, Allison)

Israel Kingdom

1300 BCE

“13 – 12th century BC – Isreal settlement in the promised land.
c1020 BC – The monarchical period begins with King Saul.
c1000 – 960 BC – King David's rule and King Solomon built the Jerusalem Temple.
C930 BC – Isreal kingdom divided into two – Judah and Israel
c586 – Babylonian Captivity – Jerusalem Temple destroyed.
C538- 515 Return from Babylonian exile and rebuilt of Jerusalem temple.
70 AD – Destruction of the second Jerusalem Temple.”(Timeline of Historical Highlights)

Prophets

400 BCE

Amos: 760 BCE He prophesied over nation from Syria to Judah and then Israel. He mainly focused on justice and righteousness. (Artery, Andrew) Hosea: 750-725 BCE God compared Hosea and his wife relationship to compare God’s and Israel’s relationship. Hosea, was used to bring Israel into repentance when they disobeyed. (Artery, Andrew) Jeremiah: 626-580 BCE The major prophet in Jerusalem. He prophesied during reign of Josiah, Jehoiakim, Zedekiah and beyond. (Artery, Andrew)

Inter testamental period

63 BCE

“There are two types of Apocrypha, Old Testament Apocrypha and Old Testament Pseudepigrapha. Example of apocrypha is 1 and 2 Maccabaeus. It describes the spread of Hellenism and the persecution of the Jews by Antiochus IV.” (Artery, Andrew)

Life and Ministry of Jesus

30

The four Gospels (Mathew, Mark, Luke, John) describe Jesus' life and ministry. All 4 gospels also include Jesus’ cruxification. Even though 4 gospels talks about Jesus life all 4 gospels are different in a way.
“Mathew: Jesus as Greater Moses
Mark: Jesus as new start to humanity
Luke: Jesus is God royal servant from book of Isaiah
John: Jesus is YHWH became human, to do for humanity could not do for themselves.” (Brown, Allison)

Origin of the Church

32

In Acts it talks about the Day of the Pentecost. The Holy Spirit came up on apostles and the disciples after death and resurrection of Jesus. (Brown, Allison)

Apostolic age

33

Peter: He healed the sick and lame. In Acts he had an vision and that was “ God shows no partiality but in every nation anyone who fears and does what is right is acceptable to him” Then the Holy Spirit fell on the people who was hearing this. (Artery, Andrew) Paul: Paul was a resemblance of God. He healed and sick and lame just like Peter. He was the first great Christian missionary among Gentiles. (Artery, Andrew)

Epistles

63

There are Pauline Epistles and Catholic Epistles. Pauline epistles include Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 and 2 Thessalonians, 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon. Catholic epistles include Hebrew, James, 1 and 2 Peter, 1,2,3 Peter, and Jude. Philippians: It’s about the imitating Jesus and living humbly and in hope. Hebrews: Hebrews supports claims about Jesus. (Brown, Allison)

End time

2000

“The Bible ends with the book of Revelation. Revelation is “word of Prophecy” and it is written in apocalypse with a letter framework.” (Artery, Andrew) It was written by John.