Judaism Timeline

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  • 1713 BCE

    Origin of Judaism

    Abraham makes the first covenant with God and Judaism gains it's foundation.
  • 1440 BCE

    Exodus From Egypt

    The Jews leave Egyptian slavery to return to their promised land. They were lead by Moses.
  • 960 BCE

    Solomon's Temple Completed

    King Soloman completes the first Jewish temple in Jerusalem.
  • 931 BCE

    Kingdoms Split

    Following King Solomon's death, Jersusalem splits into two kingdoms-- the Kingdom of Isreal and the Kingdom of Judah
  • 597 BCE

    Babylonian Exile

    First Babylonian exile of the Jews, who became captive in Babylonia.
  • 516 BCE

    Second Jewish Temple

    After their return and they first Temple was destroyed by Babylonians, the Jews finsished a second temple in Jerusalem.
  • 167 BCE

    Birth of Hanukkah

    The Jewish holiday, Hanukkah is created after a revolt victory against Roman Hellenists.