Religion 1010

By allison.shaia
  • 2000 BCE

    Abraham

    Lived in Mesopotamia from around 2000-1500 BCE
  • 597 BCE

    Babylonians entered Judah for the first time

    Nebuchadnezzar deported the ruling class of Judah
  • 593 BCE

    Ezekiel

    A priest who was forced to leave during the 1st deportation of Judah. He prophesied and followed the process of remembrance, repentance, and restoration. He lived from 593-573 BCE.
  • 587 BCE

    Babylonians invaded Judah for the second time

    Nebuchadnezzar deported thousands of more people to Babylon and razed the city
  • 582 BCE

    Babylonians invaded Judah for the third time

    Initiated by Nebuchadnezzar and outsiders moved in to Judah and occupied the Jewish land
  • 540 BCE

    Persia becomes the dominant world power

    They defeated the Babylonians.
  • 538 BCE

    Edict of Cyrus

    Those deported from Judah were returned to Jerusalem and began to rebuild their temple.
  • 332 BCE

    Alexander the Great Conquest of the Middle East

    He conquered the area of Judah and the Northern part of Israel.
  • 285 BCE

    Septuagint

    This was the translation of the Hebrew Bible into Greek. This allowed for the Hebrew Bible to become accessible to the Western world.
  • 175 BCE

    Antiochus IV Epiphanes

    Ruler who alienated the Jewish community introducing a Zeus cult into the Temple in Jerusalem and created an edict that forced Jews to eat pork (otherwise they would be put to death).
  • 1 CE

    Romans take over

  • 2

    Emergence of Jesus

    It is believed that Jesus Christ was born in 2 CE and died somewhere between 30-33 CE.
  • Period: 30 to 60

    Jews expelled from Rome

  • 50

    Council of Jerusalem

  • 70

    Romans razed Jerusalem

    Destroyed the 2nd temple
  • 85

    Delineation between Jews and Christians

    Jewish followers added a segment to a prayer that condemned those that followed Jesus as the Messiah.
  • Period: 132 to 136

    Barkokchba Revolt

    Ultimately failed, but was able to establish a better relationship with Rome
  • Period: 284 to 305

    Diocletian

    Horrible leader that tortured, expelled, and purged Christians and high officials who identified as Christians
  • 312

    Eve of Milvian Bridge

    This was a battle between Constantine and his brother. Constantine's vision of the cross occurs here
  • 313

    Edict of Milan

    Constantine issues this edict which formally ends Christian persecution and granted official tolerance to the Christian faith
  • 318

    Arius

    He was a popular preacher that argued that the son was subordinate to the father and that there was a time when the son was not
  • 324

    Constantine officially becomes emperor

  • 325

    Council of Nicea

    Constantine convened this council to settle the debate between Arius and Athansius. It was determined here that the son was not subordinate and that the son was co-eternal with the father.
  • 500

    Creation of the Babylonian Talmud

  • Period: 570 to 633

    Mohammad's Life

    Was orphaned at a young age and his primary caregiver became his uncle. He grew up to become a business man and eventually married a wealth, older woman.
  • Period: 600 to 630

    Mecca was a rising commercial center

    Trade routes connected here and the commercial class rose. (time frame is the early 600s)
  • 610

    Mohammad traveled to Mt. Hira (Night of Power and Excellence)

    This place was frequented by Mohammad often and this is where he heard the Angel Gabriel tell him to "recite"
  • 613

    Mohammad began publicly preaching the Qur'an

    Mohammad debated for 3 years after his experiences at Mt. Hira whether or not to preach was he was given by God.
  • 619

    Death of Mohammad's Uncle and Wife

    Increased persecution of Mohammad occurred after the death of the rest of his close family members
  • 622

    Civil War between Tribes

    Mohammad was called to Medina to help mediate and resolve the conflict. It was here that the Hijra originated and a constitution is formed that united the tribes and essentially ended the conflict.
  • 630

    Conquering of Mecca

    Mecca is conquered by Mohammad and the Ka'aba is reestablished and purified
  • Period: 656 to 664

    Ali

    Ali served as the 4th caliph and was the first blood relative of Mohammad since his death.
  • 774

    Pope appealed to Charlemange for help

    The civil power came to the help of a religious power and helped with settling tribal uproars. Pope did not look towards Constantinople for help which angered the emperor of Constantinople.
  • Dec 25, 800

    The Crowning of Charlemange

    A Pope placed a crown on Charlemagne's head after he finished praying and then he bowed down to him (showing his subservience). This action proclaimed Charlemagne emperor.
  • Period: 900 to 1100

    Continued tension between the Church and Civil Powers

  • 910

    Foundation of Cluny

    Charter made it free from the subordination of bishops and Popes due to the corruption that was present
  • 1077

    Rendez-vous of Pope Gregory VII and Henry IV

    Henry wrote a letter to Pope Gregory explaining that the bishops had renounced their obedience to the Pope in an act of rebellion. However, Henry regretted this and meet with Pope Gregory at a castle in Canossa where Pope Gregory granted Henry forgiveness. This marked the submission of civil powers to the religious authority.
  • 1122

    Concordat of Worms

    Peace treaty to strike a balance between civic dealings and religious dealings.