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3200 BCE
Mesopotamia, Invention of Writing
This was the time where Invention of Writing in Mesopotamia developed by the Sumerians. https://www.ancient.eu/cuneiform/ -
2300 BCE
Sodom and Gomorrah, Sodom and Gomorrah Destroyed
Sodom and Gomorrah destroyed by God for their corruption and sinfulness.
http://bibleq.net/answer/5111/ -
Period: 2006 BCE to 1859 BCE
Canaan - Egypt, The Life of Jacob
This timespan is from the birth of Jacob and Esau to the death of Jacob at age 147.
(http://www.jesuswalk.com/jacob/0_intro.htm) -
2000 BCE
Haran, God Makes a covenant with Abram
God makes an unconditional covenant to Abram and promising to bless Abram and his decedents. http://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/abraham.htm -
Period: 2000 BCE to 165 BCE
Middle East, Old Testament
The events of the Old Testament starting from Abraham.
Source:
(http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/christianity/texts/bible.shtml)
(https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/oldtestament/context/) -
1910 BCE
Egypt, Joseph Sold Into Slavery
Joseph was preferred favoured his dad and his brothers were jealous and then his brothers to sold Joseph into slavery.
http://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/e3.htm -
1850 BCE
Ancient Near East, Invention of Hebrew Alphabet
The old Semitic inscriptions found and date to between the 19th and 20th centuries B.C. Known as Semitic Scripts - Aleph Bet
C. 1850 B.C.
pictographic
written from right to left
No punctuation/capitalisation. Different grammar rules
no verses in the bible http://www.ancient-hebrew.org/alphabet_history.html -
1842 BCE
Hebron, Birth of Ishmael
Abram and Hagar's son, Ishmael, was born. https://www.thebiblejourney.org/biblejourney2/23-the-journeys-of-adam-enoch-noah-abraham/the-birth-of-ishmael/. -
1801 BCE
Mt. Sinai, God Renews Covenant
God renews his covenant after Abram was questioning God's promises. http://www.alfredplacechurch.org.uk/index.php/sermons/the-life-of-abraham/god-renews-his-covenant-with-abraham/ -
1796 BCE
Egypt - Amenemhat V begins his reign.
Sekhemkare Amenemhat V was an Egyptian pharaoh of the 13th Dynasty during the Second Intermediate Period. He was the 4th king of the dynasty, reigning from 1796 BC until 1793 BC. (Identify a King/Pharaoh from non-biblical sources during Abraham’s lifetime in Egypt or Mesopotamia.) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sekhemkare -
Period: 1754 BCE to 1743 BCE
Egypt, Joseph works for Potiphar
Joseph was sold into slavery, Potiphar bought him as a slave. Potiphar's wife was harassing Joseph and made him into trouble.
https://www.thoughtco.com/who-was-potiphar-in-the-bible-363356 -
Period: 1743 BCE to 1741 BCE
Egypt, Joseph Back In Prison
Joseph was accused for having affairs with Potiphar's wife and he was sent to prison as Potiphar believes his wife and puts Joseph in prison. He becomes a prison manager during his time in prison. https://www.thoughtco.com/who-was-potiphar-in-the-bible-363356 -
1450 BCE
Egypt, Joseph Typology Part 1
"As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today." - (Gen 50:20), connected with Acts 2:23. Jacob's beloved son Joseph (firstborn by Rachel) is sent out to retrieve his brothers but was betrayed by them (Gen 37) which prefigures Jesus in Acts that God also brought about a good outcome through that same betrayal. https://www.monergism.com/blog/joseph-type-christ -
1445 BCE
Middle East, Writing of Genesis
Genesis=beginning
- Date written: approx 1445 b.c, by Moses(sorta)
- Ch.1-11 are impossible to “date”, but Abram/Abraham is born around c.2166b.c
- Genre & Literary style: 2 historical Narratives & a few passages of poetry & some genealogy
- Themes and Structure:
- creation, death, flood, covenant, providence
- ch.1-11: creation, fall, flood, babel
- ch.12-50: Abraham, Issac, Jacob, Joseph Source: Mr. Poole's powerpoint -
772 BCE
Ephesus, Temple of Artemis
Construction on Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, which is one of Seven Wonders of the Ancient World (A non-biblical historical event during this time period in the Middle East or NE Africa during the old testament) Source:
http://www.millingtonumconthefox.org/oldtest_files/oldtestrev7.html
https://www.ancient.eu/Temple_of_Artemis_at_Ephesus/ -
Period: 5 BCE to 64
Palestine, New Testament
New Testament starting from Jesus' birth http://www.biblestudy.org/maps/land-of-palestine-in-new-testament-times-map.html
https://www.esv.org/resources/esv-global-study-bible/chart_40_00_nt_timeline/ -
33
Golgotha, Jerusalem, Crucifixion of Jesus
This is the time and date that Jesus was crucified. http://www.ncregister.com/blog/jimmy-akin/when-precisely-did-jesus-die-the-year-month-day-and-hour-revealed
https://www.britannica.com/place/Golgotha -
41
Ancient Rome, Claudius Becomes Roman Emperor
Claudius Becomes Roman Emperor around the time of the life of Jesus. (A non-biblical historical event during this time period in East/Central Europe, Middle East, NE Africa during this time) https://www.britannica.com/biography/Claudius-Roman-emperor
https://www.britannica.com/place/ancient-Rome -
44
Antioch and Cyprus, Paul's First Missionary Journey
This is the date where Paul started his first missionary journey http://www.biblestudy.org/maps/pauls-first-journey-map.html -
49
Antioch and Tarsus, Paul's Second Missionary Journey
This is the date where Paul started his second missionary journey http://www.biblestudy.org/maps/apostle-paul-second-missionary-journey-map.html -
52
Antioch and Galatia, Paul's Third Missionary Journey
This is the date where Paul started his third missionary journey http://www.biblestudy.org/maps/apostle-paul-third-missionary-journey-map.html -
80
Rome, Joseph Typology Part 2
"this Jesus, delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of lawless men." - (Acts 2:23)
In both OT and NT verses God intended that the evil choices of men would be the means to bring about rescue for His people. Joseph was was treated unjustly by his brothers but then ended up saving many of the very people whom before intended to do harm him. https://www.britannica.com/topic/The-Acts-of-the-Apostles-New-Testament -
1519
Tenochtitlan, Aztecs Utilizing oral Tradition
The Aztec tribe used oral tradition to pass on their stories until the Spanish conquered. They also used drawings but not words. (Identify a culture/people group outside of the middle east that utilised the oral tradition) http://rubens.anu.edu.au/raid1/student_projects97/aztec/ATime.html/ATime2.html -
Mount Moriah, Abraham Almost Sacrificing Isaac
In Genesis 22, the Lord spoke to Abraham, calling upon him to sacrifice Isaac. While he was almost going to be sacrificed, God showed his glory by stopping Abraham and they sacrificed a ram instead. God planned this and continuing to show mercy and glory if we show that we trusted him. https://amazingbibletimeline.com/blog/isaac/
https://www.quora.com/How-old-was-Abraham-when-God-asked-him-to-sacrifice-Isaac -
Egypt, Joseph Becomes Second In Command
Joseph was an interpreter for Pharaoh. He interprets the Pharaoh's dream and warns a famine in the future. Pharaoh was pleased and and he gave Joseph the role of the second in command of Egypt.
https://amazingbibletimeline.com/blog/q27_joseph_how_long_in_prison/ -
Hong Kong, My Birthday
I was born
source: My mom told me -
Hong Kong, Reflection of Genesis 12-24
When I was 11, my parents planned to immigrate to Canada. I was still very young and have never been to Canada. I don't like changes, and I don't want to leave my grandparents and my friends behind. Then I remembered the passage in Genesis 12:1 of Abraham laving his native country. I felt like moving to Canada was a calling from God, and it could be a fresh start to my new life. I know I need to trust God into guiding me on where should go. We have planned to leave Hong Kong after grade 10. -
Shek Mun, The Year I Started at ICS
The date I started attending ICS as my school. -
Arab and Egypt, God's covenant with Abram Being Fufilled today
Two promises:
1. Great nation promise (Gen 12:5). Fulfilled today as his name was great and well known. He is known as the father of all nations. For example, His son Ishmael is now the modern day Arabs.
2. Land promise (Gen 15:18-21/Exodus 23:31) Fufilled today as the promised land given by God to Abraham and his descendants in the territory from the River of Egypt to the Euphrates river. http://www.bible.ca/d-3-promises-to-abraham.htm
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