Christian and Islam Timeline

  • 30

    Jesus of Nazareth began his preaching.

    Jesus of Nazareth began his preaching.
  • 33

    Jesus of Nazareth is executed and resurrected in Jerusalem.

    Jesus of Nazareth is executed and resurrected in Jerusalem.
  • 64

    The Roman emperor Nero outlaws Christianity in Rome.

  • 312

    Constantine became a Christian in Rome.

  • 392

    Theodosius makes Christianity the official religion of Rome.

  • 570

    Muhammad is born in Makkah

    Muhammad is born in Makkah
  • 622

    Muhammad moved to Yathrib

    Muhammad moved to Yathrib
  • 632

    Muhammad died at age 62

  • 716

    Emperor Leo III outlawed all icons in churches

  • 830

    The Abbasid caliph Mamun founded the House of Wisdom in Baghdad.

  • 1055

    The Seljuks seized Baghdad.

    The Seljuks seized Baghdad.
  • 1258

    The mongols stormed into Baghdad.