Early Developments in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

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  • Period: 1400 BCE to 1302 BCE

    Birth of Moses

    Moses, a Jewish prophet, was most likely born during the late 14 century BC.
  • 1300 BCE

    Moses leads the Israelites out of Egypt

    In 1300 BC, Moses led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt and to the promised land.
  • Period: 1200 BCE to 165 BCE

    The Bible is Written

    The Old Testament was likely written between 1200 and 165 BC.
  • Period: 6 BCE to 4 BCE

    Believed Birth of Jesus Christ

    Jesus Christ, one of the most important figures in Christianity was believed to be born on December 25, between 6 and 4 BC, but the exact date is not known.
  • Period: 1 CE to 200

    Jewish Diaspora

    During this time period, the Jewish people were persecuted in many countries and areas, causing them to move around a lot throughout the world.
  • 30

    Believed Death of Jesus Christ #1

    There were two plausible dates for the death of Jesus Christ, in 30 A.D., or 33 A.D.
  • 33

    Believed Death of Jesus Christ #2

    There were two plausible dates for the death of Jesus Christ, in 30 A.D., or 33 A.D.
  • Period: 170 to 235

    Christianity Struggling

    Around this time, Christianity was known to be struggling in certain areas like Western Europe and North Africa.
  • Period: 170 to 235

    Christianity Legalized in Ancient Rome

    During this time, though Christianity was struggling in other areas, it became extremely popular in the Roman Empire, and actually became on of the most important belief systems of the area.
  • 570

    Birth of Muhammed

    Muhammad is born in Mecca, Arabia (now Saudi Arabia).
  • 610

    Muhammed receives a revelation from God

    The angel Gabriel came to Muhammed and told him that he was a messenger of God.
  • Period: 610 to 632

    Muhammed spread teachings from God

    During this 22-year period, Muhammed spreads the teachings revealed to him from God until his death.
  • 632

    Muhammed Dies

  • Period: 650 to 652

    The Quran

    The teachings revealed to Muhammad are collected in a book called the Quran.
  • Period: 1095 to 1492

    The Crusades

    The Crusades were a series of religious wars, during which the Catholic church took back the Holy Land from Muslim control.