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Jan 1, 1280
The Septuagint B.C.E.
The Septuagint translation, which was from Hebrews to Greek, is the earliest known translation. It was translated because Greek was the most common language at that time. -
Nov 11, 1280
1280 B.C.E.
Around this time, the 13th century B.C.E., Heracles was born, chariots appeared in China, Pandion II, the legendary King of Athens, dies, and China was under the Shang Dynasty. That was a long time ago! -
Nov 12, 1400
Big events in the 1400s
Just for perspective, the Inca Empire was founded, Machu Picchu was constructed, and Christopher Columbus discovered America! -
Nov 12, 1500
During the 1500's
Just for perspective, during the 1500's, the first African American slaves arrived in America, the Spanish conquered Mexico, and the Inca Civil War started and ended. -
Jan 1, 1560
Geneva Bible 1560 A.D.
The Geneva Bible was the first translation that was done by a group of people, it was the first to use itialics, and notes in the maragin. This version influenced the King James Version, and became known as one of the first study Bibles. -
Nov 11, 1560
During the 1560
During the 1560, the Mongols invade Qinghai, piracy in the Caribbean start, Denmark buys Saaremaa, The e Treaty of Edinburgh is signed between England, France and Scotland, and Protestantism became the national religion in Scotland. Busy year! -
King James Version A.D.
The King James Version was made because the England churches wanted one translation to be read throughout the masses. This version is still very popular today. -
During 1611
During the 1611, sunspots are ovserved by telescopes, Denmark delcares war on Sweeden, and Shakespeare's last solo play was performed for the first time. Not so busy year. -
Events in 1700s
Just for perspective, in the 1700s, cotton mills opened in England, the U.S. declared independence from Great Britain, and the first settlement established in Sydney, Australia. -
Major events in the 1800
Just for perspective, in the 1800's, Ireland and Great Britian merged to become the UK, Antarctica was discovered, the first telegraph line was connected, the Suez Canal openned, and the American Civil War started and ended. -
Noah Webster’s Translation 1833 A.D.
The Noah Webster’s Translation was made by the people just after his famous Dictionary of the English Language. Webster wanted to make the Bible available to people in their native language. -
During the 1833
During the 1833, Andrew Jackson became persident, British Parliment passed the Slavery Abolition Act, and the first enzyme is discovered. -
The American Standard Version A.D.
The American Standard Version is another translation that is still popular today. This version included American Scholar's readings that weren't in any previous translation. -
During 1901
In 1901, Typhoid broke out for the first time in the U.S., oil is discovered in Beaumont, Texas, Queen Victoria died, William McKinley was president and later assasinated, the U.S. stock market crashed, and Walt Disney was born. Very busy year! -
Fun Fact
Did you know, as of November 2014, the Bible has been translated into 531 different languages, and 2,883 languages have at least a part of the Bible translated? -
Laura Wilson
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