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2100 BCE
Calling of Abraham
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1446 BCE
The Exodus begins
Led by Moses, the Israelites leave Egypt and eventually settle in Canaan. -
1010 BCE
David Becomes King of Israel
Jerusalem is made his capital. -
970 BCE
David's Son Solomon Becomes King
He later builds a temple in Jerusalem to honour God. -
930 BCE
Following Solomon's Death, the Kingdom is Divided into two Sections
Northern (Israel) and Southern (Judah). -
586 BCE
Babylonians Take Jerusalem
The Babylonians destroyed Solomon's temple. Jewish nation is taken into captivity in Babylon (the exile). -
538 BCE
Return of Some Exiles
Reconstruction of the Temple Started -
63 BCE
Roman Rule of Israel Begins
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4 BCE
Birth of Jesus Christ
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30
Death Of Jesus Christ
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33
Pentecost and the Coming of the Holy Spirit
Also known as the birthday of the church. -
Period: 70 to
Centre of Christianity Moves to Antioch, Alexandria and Rome.
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100
The Last Supper
Jesus is betrayed by Judas and is crucified. He organises a last supper with his apostles. -
382
Saint Jerome begins a translation of the Bible into Latin.
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1054
Great Schism
Eastern Orthodox and Western Catholic churches separate. -
1099
Crusaders conquer Jerusalem
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Period: to
Protestant/Catholic conflict in Germany
The thirty year war
