Timeline of Religion

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  • Calling of Abraham
    2100 BCE

    Calling of Abraham

  • The Exodus begins
    1446 BCE

    The Exodus begins

    Led by Moses, the Israelites leave Egypt and eventually settle in Canaan.
  • David Becomes King of Israel
    1010 BCE

    David Becomes King of Israel

    Jerusalem is made his capital.
  • David's Son Solomon Becomes King
    970 BCE

    David's Son Solomon Becomes King

    He later builds a temple in Jerusalem to honour God.
  • Following Solomon's Death, the Kingdom is Divided into two Sections
    930 BCE

    Following Solomon's Death, the Kingdom is Divided into two Sections

    Northern (Israel) and Southern (Judah).
  • Babylonians Take Jerusalem
    586 BCE

    Babylonians Take Jerusalem

    The Babylonians destroyed Solomon's temple. Jewish nation is taken into captivity in Babylon (the exile).
  • Return of Some Exiles
    538 BCE

    Return of Some Exiles

    Reconstruction of the Temple Started
  • Roman Rule of Israel Begins
    63 BCE

    Roman Rule of Israel Begins

  • Birth of Jesus Christ
    4 BCE

    Birth of Jesus Christ

  • Death Of Jesus Christ
    30

    Death Of Jesus Christ

  • Pentecost and the Coming of the Holy Spirit
    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.

  • The Last Supper
    100

    The Last Supper

    Jesus is betrayed by Judas and is crucified. He organises a last supper with his apostles.
  • Saint Jerome begins a translation of the Bible into Latin.
    382

    Saint Jerome begins a translation of the Bible into Latin.

  • Great Schism
    1054

    Great Schism

    Eastern Orthodox and Western Catholic churches separate.
  • Crusaders conquer Jerusalem
    1099

    Crusaders conquer Jerusalem

  • Period: to

    Protestant/Catholic conflict in Germany

    The thirty year war